Oscar Hijuelos net worth and salary: Oscar Hijuelos is a Novelist who has a net worth of $9 Million. Oscar Hijuelos was born in New York City, in August 24, 1951. A Cuban American novelist, he is best known for his 1989 work, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love. The novel won him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was later adapted into a feature film.
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🎂 Oscar Hijuelos - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Oscar Hijuelos is 73 years, 2 months and 28 days old. Oscar Hijuelos will celebrate 74rd birthday on a Sunday 24th of August 2025. Below we countdown to Oscar Hijuelos upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Oscar Hijuelos
Occupation	Novelist
Age	73 years old
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Born	August 24, 1951 (New York City, NY)
Birthday	August 24
Town/City	New York City, NY
Nationality	NY

🌙 Zodiac

Oscar Hijuelos’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Oscar Hijuelos was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

About

A Cuban American novelist, he is best known for his 1989 work, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love. The novel won him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was later adapted into a feature film.

Before Fame

He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in creative writing from the City College of New York. Following graduation, he worked in advertising before devoting himself to a full-time writing career.

Trivia

He became the first Hispanic writer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Family Life

He was born in New York City to Cuban immigrant parents (Pascual and Magdalena Hijuelos). He was married twice; his second wife was fellow writer, Lori Marie Carlson.