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- Birth nameJohn William Steakley Jr.
- John Steakley was born on July 26, 1951 in Cleburne, Texas, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Vampires (1998), Don't Hang Up (1974) and Scary Texas Movie (1997). He was married to Nannette Roshell Felter and Lori Jo Jones. He died on November 27, 2010 in McKinney, Texas, USA.
- SpousesNannette Roshell Felter(March 27, 2004 - November 27, 2010) (his death)Lori Jo Jones(February 14, 1988 - 1991) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenJohn William Steakley III
- Published only two novels in his lifetime, Armor (1984) and Vampire$ (1990). He was working on a sequel to Armor, tentatively titled Armor 2, at the time of his death.
- His novel was the basis for the John Carpenter film "Vampires." According to Steakley, the film contained much of his dialogue and none of his plot.
- Just before production of "Vampires" was to begin, the studio cut the budget by 2/3.
- Son of a Texas car dealer.
- He was a graduate of Southern Methodist University.
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