Richard Ford

About Richard Ford

Birth Day: February 16, 1944
Birth Place: Jackson, MS

Richard Ford

Richard Ford was born on February 16, 1944 in Jackson, MS. Award-winning novelist and short story writer who is best known for the novels The Sportswriter, Independence Day, and The Lay of the Land. His acclaimed short story collections include Rock Springs, Women with Men, and A Multitude of Sins.
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Popular As Richard Ford
Occupation Novelist
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 16, 1944 (Jackson, MS)
Birthday February 16
Town/City Jackson, MS
Nationality MS

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Richard Ford’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Richard Ford 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

Award-winning Novelist and short story Writer who is best known for the novels The Sportswriter, Independence Day, and The Lay of the Land. His acclaimed short story collections include Rock Springs, Women with Men, and A Multitude of Sins.

Before Fame

He received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Later, he attended the creative writing program at the University of California, Irvine.

Trivia

He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel, Independence Day.

Family Life

He was born in Jackson, Mississippi and, following the early death of his father, was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas by his grandfather. He married Kristina Hensley in 1968.

Associated With

He and Raymond Carver are both considered to be part of the literary movement known as dirty realism.

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