Shirley Jackson

About Shirley Jackson

Birth Day: December 14, 1916
Birth Place: San Francisco, CA

Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson was born on December 14, 1916 in San Francisco, CA. American author of the eerie short story, "The Lottery," a tale that exposes the sinister side of a seemingly pleasant town. She is also famous for her 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House, which was later adapted into the popular horror film, The Haunting.
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Does Shirley Jackson Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Shirley Jackson has been died on Aug 8, 1965 (age 48).

🎂 Shirley Jackson - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Shirley Jackson die, Shirley Jackson was 48 years old.

Popular As Shirley Jackson
Occupation Novelist
Age 48 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born December 14, 1916 (San Francisco, CA)
Birthday December 14
Town/City San Francisco, CA
Nationality CA

🌙 Zodiac

Shirley Jackson’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.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Shirley Jackson 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.

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About

American author of the eerie short story, "The Lottery," a tale that exposes the sinister side of a seemingly pleasant town. She is also famous for her 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House, which was later adapted into the popular horror film, The Haunting.

Before Fame

She grew up in California and relocated to New York for college, studying first at the University of Rochester and later at Syracuse University. She published the short story collection that contained "The Lottery" in 1949.

Trivia

Her short stories, which include "All the Girls were Dancing," "Come Along with Me," and "The Strangers," are famous for being very disturbing.

Family Life

She married literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman; together, they had four children (Laurence, Joanne, Sarah, and Barry).

Associated With

She influenced Future horror Writers such as Stephen King.

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