Jim Carroll

Writing

Born August 1, 1949 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died September 11, 2009

Also known as James Dennis Carroll

Biography

James Dennis Carroll was an American author, poet, and punk musician. Carroll was best known for his 1978 autobiographical work The Basketball Diaries, which inspired a 1995 film of the same title that starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Carroll, and his 1980 song "People Who Died" with the Jim Carroll Band.

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Awards & recognition

James Parks Morton Interfaith Award

Filmography4 titles

Listen to the City

1984as Hupar

Poetry in Motion

1982as Self

Tuff Turf

1985as Self

Fridays

1980as Self - Musical Guest