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Norman Mailer
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Norman Mailer
American author and journalist
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Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
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Age at death: 84 years old
Sign: Aquarius
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About Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer was a renowned American writer, best known for his 1948 novel entitled “The Naked and the Dead”. Some of his notable works include:
Novels
- “Why Are We in Vietnam?” (1967)
- “The Executioner's Song” (1979)
- “Tough Guys Don't Dance” (1984)
Plays
- “The Deer Park: A Play” (1967)
- “Maidstone: A Mystery” (1971)
Parents
- Isaac Barnett Mailer (father)
- Fanny Schneider (mother)
Spouses
- Beatrice Silverman (married from 1944 to 1952)
- Adele Morales (married between 1954 and 1962)
- Lady Jeanne Campbell (was the wife from 1962 to 1963)
- Beverly Bentley (married from 1963 to 1980)
- Barbara Davis (married in 1980)
Children
The astute writer left behind nine children including:
- John Buffalo Mailer
- Stephen Mailer
- Michael Mailer
Awards
Some of his awards include:
- Pulitzer Prize – 1968 and 1979
- National Book Award – 1968
Death
Reports indicate that Mailer died from acute renal failure in 2007.
Trivia
He co-founded ‘The Village Voice’ in 1955.
He was given 3-year probation sentence in 1960 after he was arrested for stabbing his second wife, Adele Morales.
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F.A.Q. about Norman Mailer
When is his birthday?
Norman Mailer's birthday is on January 31, 1923.
In how many days is his birthday?
Norman's birthday is in 357 days
How old was Norman when he died?
He was 84 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 10, 2007.
How old would he be today?
Norman Mailer would be 100 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Norman from?
He was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S..