James Reynolds (October 22, 1891 - July 21, 1957) was an Irish-American writer of non-fiction and short fiction stories. He was also a talented painter and expert horseman.
Born i...view moreJames Reynolds (October 22, 1891 - July 21, 1957) was an Irish-American writer of non-fiction and short fiction stories. He was also a talented painter and expert horseman.
Born in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, he began his career as a Broadway designer in 1920, when he was especially sought after for musicals, operettas and revues, including the 1921-1923 editions of Ziegfeld Follies, Dearest Enemy (1925) and The Vagabond King (1925). He was also involved in a number of non-musical works, including These Charming People (1925), The Royal Family (1927) and Coming of Age (1934).
Reynolds abandoned his designer career in the 1930s in order to turn to writing and painting full-time. He was also a talented horseman.
His numerous published titles include Wing Commander Paddy Finucane (Brendan Finucane) R.A.F., D.S.O., D.F.C.: A Memoir (1942); A World of Horses (1950); Ghosts in American Houses (1955); and many other titles.
James Reynolds died in Como, Lombardia, Italy in 1957 at the age of 65.view less