Jerzy Kosinski Rank
About Jerzy Kosinski
Jerzy Kosinski was a famous Polish-American novelist who received the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1970. He started attracting attention in 1965 when he launched his controversial novel entitled “The Painted Bird”.
He went on to publish many best-selling books including “Being There” and “Steps”. He also served as the president of PEN International in the United States.
Family
At birth, he was named Józef Lewinkopf but changed to Jerzy Kosiński during the Second World War. His four years marriage to Mary Hayward Weir ended in 1966. Two years later, he married Katherina von Fraunhofer.
Education
This novelist attended the University of Łódź.
Awards
His works earned him awards like the National Book Award, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the American Civil Liberties Union’s “First Amendment Award”.
Trivia
About 70 million copies of his works were sold worldwide in 1991.
His book “The Painted Bird” was adapted into a movie of similar name in 2019.
Between 1971 and 1973, he appeared in the TV show titled “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”.
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F.A.Q. about Jerzy Kosinski
When is Jerzy Kosinski's birthday?
Jerzy Kosinski's birthday is on June 14, 1933.
In how many days is Jerzy Kosinski's birthday?
Jerzy Kosinski's birthday is in 197 days
How old was Jerzy Kosinski when he/she died?
Jerzy Kosinski was 57 years old.
When did Jerzy Kosinski die?
Jerzy Kosinski died in May 3, 1991.
How old would Jerzy Kosinski be today?
Jerzy Kosinski would be 90 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Jerzy Kosinski from?
Jerzy Kosinski was born in Łódź, Poland.