Background
Fante, John Thomas was born on April 8, 1909 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Nicholas Peter and Mary (Capolungo) Fante.
Fante, John Thomas was born on April 8, 1909 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Nicholas Peter and Mary (Capolungo) Fante.
Student of University Colorado, Regis College, Denver.
Writer numerous screenplays including Full of Life, 1957 (nominated Academy award best screenplay 1957), Walk on the Wild Side, Reluctant Saint, My Six Loves, 1962. Author: Wait Until Spring Bandini, 1938. Ask The Dust, 1939, 67.
Full of Life, 1952.
(collection short stories) Dago Red, 1940. Bravo Burro, 1969; Brotherhood of the Grape, 1977.
Married Joyce H. Smart, July 31, 1937. Children: Nicholas, Daniel, Victoria, James.