Alex Haley

Alex Haley was a writer known for his book 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family.'.

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Profession :

Journalist

Birthday :

August 11, 1921

Star Sign :

Leo

Death Date:

February 10, 1992

Age :

70

Birthplace :

Ithaca, New York

Alex Haley was a renowned American author and journalist, celebrated for his contributions to African-American history and genealogy. His most notable work, the award-winning novel “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” was published in 1976 after 8 years of extensive research and writing. This groundbreaking book was adapted into a television miniseries in 1977, attracting a record-breaking 130 million viewers. Haley also penned “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” an influential book chronicling the life of the civil rights leader.

Haley authored various other novels and articles centered around African-American culture and history. As the first African-American Coast Guardsman in the modern era to achieve the rank of Chief Petty Officer, he set a precedent for other black men and women to advance into senior enlisted ranks within the naval services. Among Haley’s numerous accolades are the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Spingarn Medal.