Dennis James
(1917-1997)

Actor, television personality, game show host, announcer (1917-1997) – Dennis James was born in Jersey City (City in New Jersey, United States) on August 24th, 1917 and died in Palm Springs (Resort city in Riverside County, southern California, United States) on June 3rd, 1997 at the age of 79. Today Dennis James would be 106 years old.

Age

how old was Dennis James when he died?

Dennis James died in 1997 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 24th, 1917 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Jersey City City in New Jersey, United States
Death Date	June 3rd, 1997 (Tuesday)
Death place	Palm Springs Resort city in Riverside County, southern California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Dennis James

Birthday

When was Dennis James born?

Dennis James was born on August 24th, 1917.

Death

When did Dennis James die?

Dennis James died on June 3rd, 1997 at the age of 79 in Palm Springs (Resort city in Riverside County, southern California, United States). Today Dennis James would be 106 years old.