Richard Matheson

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As per our current Database, Richard Matheson is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Richard Matheson - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Richard Matheson is 98 years, 2 months and 7 days old. Richard Matheson will celebrate 99rd birthday on a Thursday 20th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Richard Matheson upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Richard Matheson’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

Richard Matheson was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

About

An American science fiction, horror, and fantasy author and screenwriter, he is best known for his novel-turned-film, I Am Legend. His other popular works include The Shrinking Man, What Dreams May Come, and Bid Time Return.

Before Fame

He fought in World War II and subsequently earned his Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. He published his first short story, Born of Man and Woman, in 1950.

Trivia

He received both the World Fantasy Award and the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Family Life

He was born in New Jersey to Norwegian immigrant parents. In 1952, he married Ruth Ann Woodson, with whom he later had four children.

Associated With

His novel, I Am Legend, was made into a feature film starring Will Smith.

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