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Currently, EL Doctorow is 93 years, 3 months and 17 days old. EL Doctorow will celebrate 94rd birthday on a Monday 6th of January 2025. Below we countdown to EL Doctorow upcoming birthday.
Popular As | EL Doctorow |
Occupation | Novelist |
Age | 93 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | January 6, 1931 (New York City, NY) |
Birthday | January 6 |
Town/City | New York City, NY |
Nationality | NY |
EL Doctorow’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
EL Doctorow was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
An award-winning American author of historical fiction, he is best known for his 1971 novel The Book of Daniel, which focuses on the trial and execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. His equally popular 1975 novel Ragtime was adapted into both a Broadway musical and a film.
He graduated from Kenyon College in 1952 with a degree in philosophy. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and, upon his return to the United States, spent nearly a decade working as a book editor.
He received the PEN/Saul Bellow Award for Achievement in American Fiction.
He was born in New York City to Russian-Jewish parents. He married Helen Esther Setzer in 1953; together, the couple had three children.
He worked with Ayn Rand in an editorial capacity.