1909–1983; american novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of italian descent
John Fante was an American writer, screenwriter, and novelist known for his notable works such as "Ask the Dust" , "Dago Red" , "Wait Until Spring, Bandini" , "Full of Life" , and "The Road to Los Angeles" . Fante was born on April 8, 1909, in Boulder, Colorado and held citizenship in the United States . He attended the University of Colorado .
Over the course of his career, Fante worked in various genres, including novels . His son, Dan Fante, also pursued a career in writing . John Fante passed away on May 8, 1983, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles .