Oscar Micheaux

About Oscar Micheaux

Birth Day: January 2, 1884
Birth Place: Metropolis, IL

Oscar Micheaux

Oscar Micheaux was born on January 2, 1884 in Metropolis, IL. Author and screenwriter who wrote the novel, The Conquest, which he later adapted into the screenplay for The Homesteader, a silent film. His other films, which focus on the lives of black Americans, include Within Our Gates (1920) and The Conjure Woman (1926).
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As per our current Database, Oscar Micheaux has been died on Mar 25, 1951 (age 67).

🎂 Oscar Micheaux - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Oscar Micheaux die, Oscar Micheaux was 67 years old.

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Occupation Novelist
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born January 2, 1884 (Metropolis, IL)
Birthday January 2
Town/City Metropolis, IL
Nationality IL

🌙 Zodiac

Oscar Micheaux’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Oscar Micheaux was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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About

Author and Screenwriter who wrote the novel, The Conquest, which he later adapted into the screenplay for The Homesteader, a silent film. His other films, which focus on the lives of black Americans, include Within Our Gates (1920) and The Conjure Woman (1926).

Before Fame

He worked as a waiter in Chicago in his late teens. Later, after working for a major railroad company for a time, he became a homesteader in South Dakota.

Trivia

Some of his earliest work was published by The Chicago Defender.

Family Life

His father was born into slavery in Kentucky, and Micheaux and his twelve siblings grew up on a farm in Metropolis, Illinois. He later married Orlean McCracken.

Associated With

His novel, The Homesteader, was dedicated to Booker T. Washington.

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