As per our current Database, Dorothy Allison is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Dorothy Allison is 75 years, 8 months and 11 days old. Dorothy Allison will celebrate 76rd birthday on a Friday 11th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Dorothy Allison upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Dorothy Allison |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Age | 75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 11, 1949 (South Carolina) |
| Birthday | April 11 |
| Town/City | South Carolina |
| Nationality | South Carolina |
Dorothy Allison’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Dorothy Allison 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.
An American feminist Writer whose works discuss sexual abuse, lesbianism, and class struggle, she is best known for Trash: Short Stories (1988) and Skin: Talking About Sex, Class, & Literature (1994). Her autobiographical novel, Bastard Out of Carolina (1992), was a finalist for the National Book Award.
After graduating from Florida Presbyterian College, she worked as a maid and a substitute Teacher.
Her second novel, Cavedweller, was a New York Times bestselling book and also won a Lambda Literary Award.
Born in South Carolina, she settled in California with partner Alix Layman.
She was influenced by the literary work of Toni Morrison.
