John Roderigo Dos Passos, a renowned American writer, came into this world on January 14, 1896, in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois, USA. This talented wordsmith would go on to leave an indelible mark on the literary world, his notable works including the 1935 novel "The Devil Is a Woman", the 1936 film "Redes", and the 1950 television series "Robert Montgomery Presents".
Throughout his life, Dos Passos was twice blessed in love, first by Katharine F. Smith and later by Elizabeth Hamlin Holdridge, who would become his wives. Tragically, his time on this earth came to an end on September 28, 1970, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire generations to come.