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Jamaica Kincaid

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Jamaica Kincaid was born on 25 May 1949 in St. John's, Antigua. She is a writer, known for Life and Debt (2001), Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between (2023) and Nulle part ailleurs (1987). She has been married to Allen Shawn since 1979. They have two children.
BornMay 25, 1949
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    Life and Debt (2001)
    Life and Debt
    7.4
    • Writer
    • 2001
    Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between (2023)
    Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between
    9.5
    • Self
    • 2023
    Nulle part ailleurs (1987)
    Nulle part ailleurs
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Self

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    • Life and Debt (2001)
      Life and Debt
      7.4
      • narration
      • novel "A Small Place"
      • 2001

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    • Born
      • May 25, 1949
      • St. John's, Antigua
    • Spouse
      • Allen Shawn1979 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Novel: "The Autobiography of My Mother," 1996.

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      Sister-in-law of actor Wallace Shawn.

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    • How old is Jamaica Kincaid?
      76 years old
    • When was Jamaica Kincaid born?
      May 25, 1949
    • Where was Jamaica Kincaid born?
      St. John's, Antigua
    • What is Jamaica Kincaid's birth name?
      Elaine Potter Richardson
    • What is Jamaica Kincaid known for?
      Nulle part ailleurs, Life and Debt, and Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between

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