| Full Name |
Vivian Leopold James |
| Date of Birth |
07 October 1939 |
| Place of Birth |
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia |
| Date of Death |
18 December 2019 |
| Place of Death |
Cambridge, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Australian / United Kingdom |
| Education |
University of Sydney; Pembroke College, Cambridge |
| Profession |
Writer, critic, broadcaster, poet, memoirist |
| Years of Activity |
Late 1960s - 2019 |
| Brief Information |
Clive James was an Australian critic, journalist, broadcaster, and poet who became a prominent media figure in the United Kingdom. He was known for his witty observations on television, literature, and culture, and for his extensive literary output across various genres. His work included influential television criticism, several volumes of memoirs, and numerous collections of poetry. |