Sam Selvon net worth and salary: Sam Selvon is a Novelist who has a net worth of $19 Million. Sam Selvon was born in in May 20, 1923. Trinidad writer best known for his 1956 publication "The Lonely Londoners" where his use of creolised English was utilized for both narrative style and dialogue. He was also awarded two Guggenheim Fellowships in 1955 and 1968 for his writing.
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🎂 Sam Selvon - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Sam Selvon is 101 years, 6 months and 1 days old. Sam Selvon will celebrate 102rd birthday on a Tuesday 20th of May 2025. Below we countdown to Sam Selvon upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Sam Selvon
Occupation	Novelist
Age	100 years old
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Born	May 20, 1923 (Trinidad And Tobago)
Birthday	May 20
Town/City	Trinidad And Tobago
Nationality	Trinidad And Tobago

🌙 Zodiac

Sam Selvon’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Sam Selvon was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

About

Trinidad writer best known for his 1956 publication "The Lonely Londoners" where his use of creolised English was utilized for both narrative style and dialogue. He was also awarded two Guggenheim Fellowships in 1955 and 1968 for his writing.

Before Fame

Educated at Naparima College, he became a wireless operator with the Royal Naval Reserve in 1940 during the Second World War. He began writing stories about his experiences and in 1952, he published his first book "A Brighter Sun". In 1956, he released his popular novel "The Lonely Londoners", further establishing himself in the literary scene.

Trivia

He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Warwick University in 1989 and in 1985 the honorary degree of DLitt from the University of the West Indies. He was awarded the Hummingbird Gold Medal for Literature in 1969 and was honored with a Google Doodle in May of 2018.