John Updike

About John Updike

Birth Day: March 18, 1932
Birth Place: Reading, PA

John Updike

John Updike was born on March 18, 1932 in Reading, PA. Acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, poet, and critic who wrote the acclaimed Rabbit Angstrom series, which consists of "Rabbit, Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit Is Rich," and "Rabbit At Rest." He was the recipient of both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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Occupation Novelist
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born March 18, 1932 (Reading, PA)
Birthday March 18
Town/City Reading, PA
Nationality PA

🌙 Zodiac

John Updike’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John Updike 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.

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About

Acclaimed American Novelist, short story Writer, poet, and critic who wrote the acclaimed Rabbit Angstrom series, which consists of "Rabbit, Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit Is Rich," and "Rabbit At Rest." He was the recipient of both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Before Fame

After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in English, he decided to study graphic design and become a Cartoonist. He began his literary career as a staff Writer for The New Yorker.

Trivia

His eight poetry collections include "The Carpentered Hen" and "Endpoint."

Family Life

He was married to Mary Pennington for over twenty years. His second marriage, to Martha Ruggles Bernhard, lasted more than thirty years. He had two sons, David and Michael, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Miranda.

Associated With

He was one of a select group of authors, including william Faulkner, to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once.

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