What is Romain Gary's full name?

Roman Kacew

Romain Gary date of birth:

May 8, 1914

How old was Romain Gary when died?

66

Where was Romain Gary born?

Vilnius

When did Romain Gary die?

December 2, 1980

Where did Romain Gary die?

Paris

Why did Romain Gary die?

Suicide

Is Romain Gary gay or straight?

Straight

What is Romain Gary's ethnicity?

White

What is Romain Gary nationality?

French

What is Romain Gary's occupation?

Diplomat, Pilot, Writer

Romain Gary claim to fame:

The Roots of Heaven (1958)

What genre is Romain Gary's work?

Novel

Short Biography

Romain Gary (21 May [O.S. 8 May] 1914 – 2 December 1980), born Roman Kacew and also known by other pen names such as Émile Ajar, was a French diplomat, novelist, film director and World War II aviator of Litvak origin. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt twice (under his current name and under another pseudonym).