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Currently, Chris Van Allsburg is 75 years, 6 months and 4 days old. Chris Van Allsburg will celebrate 76rd birthday on a Wednesday 18th of June 2025. Below we countdown to Chris Van Allsburg upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Age | 75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | June 18, 1949 (Grand Rapids, MI) |
| Birthday | June 18 |
| Town/City | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Nationality | MI |
Chris Van Allsburg’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Chris Van Allsburg was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
American children's book author and Illustrator best known for Jumanji and The Polar Express. He won two won two Caldecott Medals for his illustrations, in 1982 and 1986.
He studied sculpture at the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design and he opened his own sculpture studio before focusing on his writing.
He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.
He married Lisa Van Allsburg, and they had two daughters: Sophia and Anna.
His story, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, which he wrote and illustrated, was the inspiration for "The House on Maple Street" by Stephen King.
