About William R. Cox
Lived 1901 – 1988 (aged 87). William R. Cox was an American novelist, children's writer, screenwriter and writer.
William Robert Cox (March 14, 1901 – July 7, 1988) was an American writer. He was a prolific writer of short stories and Western and Mystery novels mainly for the pulp and paperback markets. He wrote under at least six pseudonyms: Willard d'Arcy, Mike Frederic, John Parkhill, Joel Reeve, Roger G. Spellman and Jonas Ward.
He was born in Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey. According to his widow, Casey Collins Cox, he was writing his 81st novel, Cemetery Jones and the Tombstone Wars on the day of his death at age 87 in 1988.
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Who was William R. Cox?
American author (1901–1988)
When was William R. Cox born?
William R. Cox was born on 14 March 1901 in Peapack-Gladstone.
When did William R. Cox die?
William R. Cox died on 7 July 1988 in Los Angeles.
What was William R. Cox's occupation?
William R. Cox was a novelist, children's writer, screenwriter and writer.
What nationality was William R. Cox?
William R. Cox was American.
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