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Jim Carroll
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American author, poet, and punk musician (1949–2009)
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Jim Carroll was an American singer, poet, novelist, and writer. Born James Dennis Carroll in Manhattan on August 1, 1949, he began his work period in 1967. He was educated at Columbia University and Wagner College. His notable work includes the book *The Basketball Diaries*. He also wrote works such as *Organic Trains* and *Future Belongs to Those Who Are Fast*.
Carroll was known for his voice and saxophone playing, with musical tags including punk rock, rock, and alternative. He recorded for Atco Records. He died in New York City on September 11, 2009, and was buried in Haverstraw. His archives are held at the New York Public Library Main Branch. He spoke English.
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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 37
Top works
- Poem, interview, photographs
- Organic Trains
- Y2K Planning for Canadians
- Sara Ann Needs a CBC!!
- Future Belongs to Those Who Are Fast : Foreword By:
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Film & TV
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
James Dennis "Jim" Carroll was an author, poet, autobiographer, actor and punk musician. He was the author of “The Basketball Diaries,” a cult-classic memoir of his drug-fueled misadventures as a teenager in the 1960s. Then he became a celebrated downtown poet; and then in 1980, the star of his own hit rock band. With the help of the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, Carroll signed a record deal…
Known for
- Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press — Self2008
- The Basketball Diaries — Frankie Pinewater1995
- Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey — Guest Performer1992
- Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets — Self1989
- Tuff Turf — Self1985
- Listen to the City — Hupar1984
- Poetry in Motion — Self1982
- Fridays — Self - Musical Guest1980
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Country
- United States
- Active from
- 1949
- Active to
- 2009
Discography
- Jim Carroll1971
- Pools of Mercury1998
- Runaway2000
Member of
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 9,806
- Total plays
- 75,100
Tags
Jim Carroll (August 1, 1949-September 11, 2009) was an author, poet, autobiographer, and punk musician. Carroll is best known for his 1978 novel The Basketball Diaries, which was made into a movie in 1995 starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Raised in New York City, Carroll who attended several Catholic Grammar Schools from 1955 to 1963. In fall 1963, he entered public school, but was soon awarded a scholarship to the elite Trinity High School (a private school). He entered Trinity High School in 1964.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Dennis
- Family name
- Carroll
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Manhattan
- Place of death
- New York City
- Occupation
- film actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Notable work
- The Basketball Diaries
- Instrument
- saxophone
- Record label
- Atco Records
- Image
- Jim Carroll - Seattle WA - September 2000 - Photo by Eric Thompson.jpg
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- Commons category
- Jim Carroll
- date of birth
- 1949-08-01
- start of work period
- 1967-00-00
- date of death
- 2009-09-11
- place of burial
- Haverstraw
- nickname
- Jim
- archives at
- New York Public Library Main Branch
Sources (7)
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