Russell Earl Banks (March 28, 1940 – January 7, 2023) was an American writer of fiction and poetry. As a novelist, Banks was best known for his "detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters". His stories usually revolve around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships".
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Date of birth | 28 March 1940
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Place of birth | Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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Date of death | 7 January 2023
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Age | 82 (age at death)
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Russell Banks is known for his role in the documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV series documentary Invitation au voyage (2017) as Self.
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