As per our current Database, Betty Smith has been died on Jan 17, 1972 (age 75).
When Betty Smith die, Betty Smith was 75 years old.
| Popular As | Betty Smith |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 15, 1896 (New York City, NY) |
| Birthday | December 15 |
| Town/City | New York City, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Betty Smith’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Betty Smith was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
An American Novelist and dramatist, she is most famous for her 1943 work, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Her other works include Tomorrow Will Be Better (1947) and Joy in the Morning (1963).
She grew up in Brooklyn, New York City, as the daughter of German immigrants. Her childhood experiences deeply influenced her famous debut novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
She received both a Rockefeller Fellowship and a Dramatists Guild Fellowship.
With her first husband, George H.E. Smith, she had two daughters. She married her second husband, Joseph Jones, in 1943.
Her novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, was made into a feature film by Director Elia Kazan.
