James Whale
(1889-1957)

British-born American film director – James Whale was born in Dudley (Town in West Midlands, England) on July 22nd, 1889 and died in Hollywood (Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States) on May 29th, 1957 at the age of 67. Today James Whale would be 134 years old.

Age

how old was James Whale when he died?

James Whale died in 1957 at the age of 67.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 22nd, 1889 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Dudley Town in West Midlands, England
Death Date	May 29th, 1957 (Wednesday)
Death place	Hollywood Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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James Whale

Birthday

When was James Whale born?

James Whale was born on July 22nd, 1889.

Death

When did James Whale die?

James Whale died on May 29th, 1957 at the age of 67 in Hollywood (Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States). Today James Whale would be 134 years old.