Jimmy Breslin was born on October 17, 1928 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Summer of Sam (1999), Forsaking All Others and CBS Summer Playhouse (1987). He was married to Ronnie Eldridge and Rosemary Dattolico. He died on March 19, 2017 in Manhattan, New York City.