Born in New York City, New York, USA on January 1, 1919 — died January 27, 2010 (aged 91)
Jerome David Salinger was an American writer who is known for his widely-read novel “The Catcher in the Rye.” Following his early success, Salinger led a very private life for more than a half-century. He published his final original work in 1965 and gave his last interview in 1980.
