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My Take
James Frey is impossible to discuss without the A Million Little Pieces scandal, when his bestselling memoir turned out to be heavily fabricated. I find the whole affair more interesting than scandalous: it forced a real conversation about where memory ends and invention begins. What I respect is that he didn't vanish afterward. This Ohio-born, Denison-educated writer kept building, moving into ambitious science fiction with Endgame and the Lorien Legacies. Love him or distrust him, the man can grip a reader, and the very talent that got him in trouble is what keeps people reading.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Frey
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・フライ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ふらい
- Born
- September 12, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- author / screenwriter / blogger / science fiction writer / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- St. Joseph High School
- University
- Denison University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | A Million Little Pieces | — | |
| Notable work | Lorien Legacies | — | |
| Notable work | Endgame | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Frey born?
Born September 12, 1969 (age 56).
Where is James Frey from?
James Frey is from Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
What does James Frey do?
James Frey works as author, screenwriter, blogger, science fiction writer, film producer.
What is James Frey known for?
Notable works include A Million Little Pieces, Lorien Legacies, Endgame.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.