As per our current Database, MacKinlay Kantor has been died on Oct 11, 1977 (age 72).
When MacKinlay Kantor die, MacKinlay Kantor was 72 years old.
| Popular As | MacKinlay Kantor |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 4, 1904 (Webster City, IA) |
| Birthday | December 4 |
| Town/City | Webster City, IA |
| Nationality | IA |
MacKinlay Kantor’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
MacKinlay Kantor was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.
The Iowa-born author of more than thirty novels, he is most famous for his 1956, Pulitzer Prize-winning work, Andersonville. His other war-themed works include If the South Had Won the Civil War (1961) and Valley Forge (1975).
While reporting for The Webster City Daily News and the Des Moines Tribune, he published several short stories and gained national recognition for his 1934 historical novel, Long Remember.
His experience of transitioning back to civilian life after serving as an Air Force gunner in World War II informed his novel, Glory for Me.
He grew up with his sister in Webster City, Iowa. His mother was the Editor of The Webster City Daily News.
The Oscar-winning film, The Best Years of Our Lives, was based on one of Kantor's novels and starred actor Fredric March.
