| Full Name |
James Alfred Wight |
| Date of Birth |
03 October 1916 |
| Place of Birth |
Sunderland, England |
| Date of Death |
23 February 1995 |
| Place of Death |
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British / United Kingdom |
| Education |
Glasgow Veterinary College (University of Glasgow) |
| Profession |
Veterinary Surgeon, Writer |
| Years of Activity |
Veterinary practice (1940-1995), Writing (1969-1995) |
| Brief Information |
James Alfred Wight, OBE, was a British veterinary surgeon and writer. Under the pen name James Herriot, he wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a vet in rural Yorkshire. His works, beginning with "If Only They Could Talk" (later "All Creatures Great and Small"), gained international popularity and were adapted into successful films and television series. |