Mary Doria Russell (Novelist ) was born in Illinois, United States on a Saturday, August 19, 1950 🎈. Mary Doria Russell is 74 years old. She is a Leo ♌ and was born in the Year of the Tiger 🐅.
An American novelist, she is particularly known for The Sparrow and Children of God, both of which describe contact with aliens. Her other works include A Thread of Grace and Dreamers of the Day.
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| FULL NAME: | Mary Doria Russell |
| BIRTH DATE: | August 19, 1950 |
| BIRTHPLACE: | Illinois, United States |
| AGE: | 74 years old |
| NATIONALITY: | American |
| ETHNICITY: | Unknown |
| ZODIAC: | Leo |
| CHINESE ZODIAC: | Tiger |
About
Mary Doria Russell is a Novelist. Mary was born in the 1950s, in the middle of the Baby Boomers Generation generation. Baby Boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964, during the post World War II baby boom. This generation is known for Rock and Roll, Woodstock, Elvis, the Beatles, miniskirts, and Barbies. Baby boomers have experienced some of the most important historical events, including the JFK Assassination, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War.
She settled in Lyndhurst, Ohio with her husband Don and her son Dan. Find out who is Mary Doria Russell dating right now.
She earned a Ph.D in biological anthropology from the University of Michigan.
DID YOU KNOW She was a recipient of the James Tiptree, Jr. Award.
FACT She won the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
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Birthday
Currently, Mary Doria Russell is 74 years old. Her next birthday is away. Mary will celebrate her 75th birthday on a Saturday, August 19th. She shares a birthday with everyone who was born on August 19, 1950. Below is the countdown to her upcoming birthday.
Zodiac
Mary Doria Russell’s zodiac sign is Leo. People born between the dates of July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the fifth sign in the zodiac, Leo. Leos are known for being generous, self-confident, and determined. Libra is the most compatible sign for Leos.
Famous Leos celebrities are Madonna, Barack Obama, Kobe Bryant, Kylie Jenner, Coco Chanel, Lil Yachty, Mila Kunis, Daniel Radcliffe, Chris Hemsworth, and Jennifer Lawrence. Leo ruling planet is Sun. Astrologically, Sun represents hope, life, and the force that drives you to seek the highest expression of yourself.
Mary Doria Russell was born in the Year of the Tiger. Tiger represents power and is considered the king of all beasts in Chinese culture. People born in the Year of the Tiger are outspoken, authoritative, have strong leadership qualities, and courageous. They can also sometimes be aggressive, arrogant, short-tempered, and anxious.
This year is the Year of the Serpent.
DID YOU KNOW United States life expectancy is about 78.5 years.
Mary Doria Russell is a 74 years old Novelist, born in August, in the Year of the Tiger (1950), and is a Leo. Her life path number is 6. Mary’s birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx, and her birth flower is Gladiolus. You may also check out all famous birthdays in August or specifically birthdays on August 19.
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