Background
McCown, John Clinton was born on March 7, 1952 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Edward and Mary Jane (Wallace) McCown.
publisher writer English language educator
McCown, John Clinton was born on March 7, 1952 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Edward and Mary Jane (Wallace) McCown.
Student, Circle-In-The Square Theatre School, New York City, 1974. Bachelor, Wake Forest University, 1974. Master of Arts, Wake Forest University, 1978.
Master of Fine Arts, Indiana University, 1985.
Actor, Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, New York City, 1973-1974;
actor, National Shakespeare Company. New York City, 1974-1975;
instructor English, Wake Forest U., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1975-1976;
artist-in-residence, North Carolina Department Cultural Resources, Smithfield, 1976-1978;
reporter, Alabama Information Network, Montgomery, 1978;
instructor English, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1980-1981;
editor, public, Beloit (Wisconsin) Fiction Journal, since 1984;
Professor of English, Beloit College, since 1984;
head department, Beloit College, since 1991. Visiting professor Glasgow (Scotland) U., 1988.
Director Neuse Theatre, Smithfield, 1976-1978.
Member Associated Writing Programs.
Married Cynthia Pasquinelli, September 2, 1982. Children: Caitlin Ann, Mary Alison.