Malcolm Boyd was born on June 8, 1923 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was married to Mark Thompson. He died on February 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
His final church position was as 'writer-in-residence' at the Episcopal Cathedral Center of St. Paul in Los Angeles, California.
Former production partner of Mary Pickford, and President of the Television Producers Association of Hollywood.
Education: University of Arizona, B.A. Degree (1944); Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Episcopal ordination, (1955).
He authored about 22 books which included works of poetry and spiritual prayers. 'Are You Running With Me, Jesus?' was his collection of prayers which sold 500,000 copies.
He was PEN president for three terms, a group promoting freedom of speech and expression for journalists and writers.