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Currently, William Wharton is 98 years, 5 months and 27 days old. William Wharton will celebrate 99rd birthday on a Thursday 7th of November 2024. Below we countdown to William Wharton upcoming birthday.
Popular As | William Wharton |
Occupation | Novelist |
Age | 98 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Born | November 7, 1925 (Pennsylvania) |
Birthday | November 7 |
Town/City | Pennsylvania |
Nationality | Pennsylvania |
William Wharton’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
William Wharton was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
A twentieth-century American author, he is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel, Birdy, which became an Alan Parker-directed film. His other works include Dad, A Midnight Clear, and Lost Lovers.
He fought in World War II and was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. He later studied psychology at the University of California-Los Angeles.
His famous debut novel, Birdy, published when he was in his fifties, won the U.S. National Book Award.
He grew up in a working-class Catholic family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Rosemary Henry in 1955.
His novel, Birdy, was made into a film starring Nicolas Cage.