Michael Chabon

American novelist, short story writer, essayist
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Michael Chabon was born on May 24, 1963, in Washington, D.C.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. He holds citizenship in the United States[13][14]. As a professional, he identifies as a writer, essayist, screenwriter, novelist, columnist, and science fiction writer[15][16][17][18][19][20]. Michael Chabon practices Judaism[21] and has been married to Ayelet Waldman since 1993.

Michael Chabon's educational background includes attendance at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California, Irvine, and University of California. His notable works include The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and The Yiddish Policemen's Union.

He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Nebula Award for Best Novel, Helmerich Award, Hugo Award for Best Novel, Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel, and two additional awards[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30].

Michael Chabon continues to work in his field, with a body of work that showcases his talent and dedication to his craft[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30].

Michael Chabon

Summary

Michael Chabon is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1963[3]. He worked as a writer[4], essayist[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], and columnist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,649 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Chabon's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Michael Chabon was born on May 24, 1963[3].
  • Michael Chabon was married to Ayelet Waldman[10].
  • Michael Chabon held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Michael Chabon worked as a writer[4].
  • Michael Chabon's professions included essayist[5].
  • Michael Chabon's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Michael Chabon worked as a novelist[7].
  • Michael Chabon's professions included columnist[8].
  • Michael Chabon worked as a science fiction writer[12].
  • Michael Chabon was educated at University of Pittsburgh[13].
  • Michael Chabon's education included a stint at Carnegie Mellon University[14].
  • Michael Chabon's education included a stint at University of California, Irvine[15].
  • Michael Chabon's education included a stint at University of California[16].
  • Michael Chabon's education included a stint at Howard High School[17].
  • Michael Chabon received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[18].
  • Michael Chabon received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[19].
  • Michael Chabon received the Helmerich Award[20].
  • Michael Chabon received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[21].
  • Michael Chabon received the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[22].
  • Michael Chabon received the Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[23].
  • Michael Chabon was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Michael Chabon was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[25].
  • Michael Chabon's religion is recorded as Judaism[26].
  • Michael Chabon was influenced by J. G. Ballard[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Chabon's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on May 24, 1963[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pittsburgh[13], a public–private partnership[28], in United States[29], founded in 1787[30], headquartered in Pittsburgh[31]; Carnegie Mellon University[14], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1900[34], headquartered in Pittsburgh[35]; University of California, Irvine[15], a public research university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1965[38]; University of California[16], a state university system[39], in United States[40], founded in 1868[41], headquartered in Oakland[42]; and Howard High School[17], a high school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1952[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], essayist[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], columnist[8], and science fiction writer[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[18], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1948[48]; Nebula Award for Best Novel[19], a literary award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1966[51]; Helmerich Award[20], a literary award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1985[54]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[21], a literary award[55], founded in 1953[56]; Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[22], a literary award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1978[59]; and Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[23], a speculative fiction award[60], in Spain[61], founded in 1994[62].

Personal Life

Among Michael Chabon's spouses was Ayelet Waldman[10]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[26].

Why It Matters

Michael Chabon ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,649 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Soule[65], a lawyer[66], b. 1974[67], of United States[68], specialised in literature[69].

Works attributed to him include The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay[70], a written work[71] and The Yiddish Policemen's Union[72], a literary work[73].

FAQs

Where was Michael Chabon born?

Michael Chabon's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Who was Michael Chabon married to?

Michael Chabon's spouses include Ayelet Waldman[10].

What did Michael Chabon do for work?

Michael Chabon worked as writer[4], essayist[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], and columnist[8].

Where did Michael Chabon go to school?

Michael Chabon was educated at University of Pittsburgh[13], Carnegie Mellon University[14], University of California, Irvine[15], and University of California[16].

What awards did Michael Chabon receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[18], Nebula Award for Best Novel[19], Helmerich Award[20], and Hugo Award for Best Novel[21].

Who did Michael Chabon influence?

Michael Chabon has been cited as an influence by Charles Soule[65].

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