Background
Barnhill, James Orris was born on May 23, 1922 in Sumner, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Arthur and Louise (Sullivan) Barnhill.
Barnhill, James Orris was born on May 23, 1922 in Sumner, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Arthur and Louise (Sullivan) Barnhill.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1947. Master of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1954. Master of Arts, New York University, 1949.
Master of Arts (honorary), Brown University, 1956.
Instructor in English, Brown U., Providence, 1954-1956; from assistant professor to associate professor, Brown U., Providence, 1956-1970; professor, Brown U., Providence, 1970-1978; professor in theater arts, Brown U., Providence, 1978-1986; professor emeritus, Brown U., Providence, since 1986. Visiting Professor of English Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1987-1988, 90-94, Tougaloo (Mississippi) College, 1989. Actor Trinity Square Repertory Theatre, Providence, 1971-1973.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. member University Club, Players Club.