Background
Riley, John was born on May 26, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Horn and Clarice Blossom (Anderson) Riley.
Riley, John was born on May 26, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Horn and Clarice Blossom (Anderson) Riley.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1962; certified in Russian, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California, 1964.
Reporter, City News Bureau, Chicago, 1958-1962; reporter, Chicago American, 1962-1963; correspondent magazines, Time, Life, Newsweek, 1964-1968; freelance writer, Beverly Hills, California, since 1968; screenwriter, Beverly Hills, since 1976.
Served with United States Army, 1963-1964. Member Writers Guild American (West chapter), Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association, American Society Journalists and Authors.
Married Judith Ann Hartman, September 7, 1962. Children: Ann Marie, John Horn III.