William Saroyan
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Summary
William Saroyan is a human[1]. Born in Fresno[2], he… he was born on August 31, 1908[3]. He passed away in Fresno[4]. He died on May 18, 1981[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], novelist[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,006 views/month, #6,722 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Fresno[2].
- William Saroyan died in Fresno[4].
- William Saroyan was born on August 31, 1908[3].
- William Saroyan died on May 18, 1981[5].
- Burial took place at tomb of William Saroyan[12].
- William Saroyan is buried at Ararat Massis Armenian Cemetery[13].
- Among William Saroyan's spouses was Carol Grace[14].
- A child of William Saroyan was Lucy Saroyan[15].
- A child of William Saroyan was Aram Saroyan[16].
- William Saroyan held citizenship in United States[17].
- William Saroyan's professions included writer[6].
- William Saroyan's professions included playwright[7].
- William Saroyan worked as a screenwriter[8].
- William Saroyan worked as a novelist[9].
- William Saroyan worked as a poet[10].
- William Saroyan worked as a songwriter[18].
- William Saroyan was educated at Fresno High School[19].
- A notable work attributed to William Saroyan is The Time of Your Life[20].
- A notable work attributed to William Saroyan is My Name Is Aram[21].
- A notable work attributed to William Saroyan is The Human Comedy[22].
- A notable work attributed to William Saroyan is Seventy thousand Assyrians[23].
- William Saroyan received the Academy Award for Best Story[24].
- William Saroyan received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[25].
- William Saroyan was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[26].
- William Saroyan is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Saroyan was born in Fresno[2]. He was born on August 31, 1908[3].
Education
William Saroyan's education included a stint at Fresno High School[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], novelist[9], poet[10], and songwriter[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Time of Your Life[20], a literary work[28]; My Name Is Aram[21], a literary work[29]; The Human Comedy[22], a literary work[30]; and Seventy thousand Assyrians[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Story[24], a class of award[31] and Pulitzer Prize for Drama[25], an award[32].
Personal Life
Among William Saroyan's spouses was Carol Grace[14]. Children include Lucy Saroyan[15], an actor[33], 1946–2003[34], of United States[35] and Aram Saroyan[16], a playwright[36], b. 1943[37], of United States[38].
Death and Burial
William Saroyan died on May 18, 1981[5]. He died in Fresno[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[39]. Recorded place of burial include tomb of him[12] and Ararat Massis Armenian Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
William Saroyan ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,006 views/month, #6,722 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Pau Riba i Romeva[42], a writer[43], 1948–2022[44], of Spain[45], awarded the Medal of Honor of the Parliament of Catalonia[46].
Works attributed to him include The Human Comedy[47], a literary work[48]; The Time of Your Life[49], a literary work[50]; and My Name Is Aram[51], a literary work[52].
FAQs
Where was William Saroyan born?
William Saroyan's place of birth was Fresno[2].
Where did William Saroyan die?
William Saroyan died in Fresno[4].
Who was William Saroyan married to?
William Saroyan's spouses include Carol Grace[14].
What did William Saroyan do for work?
William Saroyan worked as writer[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], novelist[9], and poet[10].
Where did William Saroyan go to school?
William Saroyan was educated at Fresno High School[19].
What awards did William Saroyan receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Story[24] and Pulitzer Prize for Drama[25].
Who did William Saroyan influence?
William Saroyan has been cited as an influence by Pau Riba i Romeva[42].