James Ellroy
Biography
James Ellroy works in writing. Born March 4, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 40 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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40 titles- Ellroy vs L.A. (2025) as Self (Footage archive)
- Iconic America (2023) as Self
- Los Angeles narrates (2017) as Self
- Ronald Reagan, un président sur mesure (2017)
- Los Angeles Film Noir (2015) as Himself
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers (2013) as Self
- Rampart (2011) Screenplay
- The Cost of Living: Creating the Prowler (2011)
- C à vous (2009) as Self - Guest
- Street Kings (2008) Screenplay
- Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' (2008) as Self
- Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential' (2008) as Self
- The Truth about Black Dahlia (2007) as archive footage
- The Black Dahlia (2006) Novel
- Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) as Self
- Shadows of Suspense (2006) as Self
- James Ellroy: American Dog (2006) as Self
- Leçon de Cinéma (2004) as Self
- Black Dahlia Confidential (2004)
- Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella (2004) as Himself
- L.A. Confidential (2003) Novel
- L.A. County 187 (2003) Writer
- Dark Blue (2002) Story
- Stay Clean (2002) as Right
- Stay Clean (2002) Novel
- Vakvagany (2002) as Himself
- Feast of Death (2001) as Self
- Besuch bei James Ellroy (2001) as Self
- Wonder Boys (2000) as Wordfest Party Guest
- Brown's Requiem (1998) Novel
- L.A. Confidential (1997) Novel
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. (1995) as self
- White Jazz (1995) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Fallen Angels (1993) Story
- James Ellroy: Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction (1993) as Self
- Cop (1988) Novel
- The Lead Sheet Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Ellroy best known for?
James Ellroy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Iconic America (2023), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), C à vous (2009), Street Kings (2008).
When and where was James Ellroy born?
James Ellroy was born on March 4, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does James Ellroy have?
James Ellroy has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is James Ellroy's background in cinema and television?
James Ellroy (born March 4, 1948) is an American crime fiction writer and essayist. Ellroy has become known for a so-called "telegraphic" prose style in his most recent work, wherein he frequently omits connecting words and uses only short, staccato sentences, and in particular for the novels The Black Dahlia (1987), T...