Dean Koontz was born on July 9, 1945 in Everett, PA. Author who is best known for his New York Times bestselling suspense thriller novels. His most famous works include Demon Seed, Phantoms, Hideaway, and Watchers.
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🎂 Dean Koontz - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Dean Koontz is 79 years, 5 months and 13 days old. Dean Koontz will celebrate 80rd birthday on a Wednesday 9th of July 2025. Below we countdown to Dean Koontz upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Dean Koontz
Occupation	Novelist
Age	79 years old
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Born	July 9, 1945 (Everett, PA)
Birthday	July 9
Town/City	Everett, PA
Nationality	PA

🌙 Zodiac

Dean Koontz’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Dean Koontz was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

About

Author who is best known for his New York Times bestselling suspense thriller novels. His most famous works include Demon Seed, Phantoms, Hideaway, and Watchers.

Before Fame

During his time at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, he won an Atlantic Monthly fiction contest. Following his college graduation, he secured a position as a high school English Teacher.

Trivia

He earned a spot as one of the highest paid authors in the world, averaging $25 million per year.

Family Life

He settled in Orange County, California (the setting of many of his novels) with his wife, Gerda Ann Cerra. Cerra supported him financially for five years before his works of horror fiction began to sell.