Stephen Foster

Does Stephen Foster Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Stephen Foster is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Stephen Foster - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Stephen Foster is 198 years, 5 months and 18 days old. Stephen Foster will celebrate 199rd birthday on a Friday 4th of July 2025. Below we countdown to Stephen Foster upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Stephen Foster’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

Stephen Foster was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

About

Known for composing the songs "Oh! Susanna," "Beautiful Dreamer," "My Old Kentucky Home," and other standards. He was considered to be the father of American music.

Before Fame

He used to be a bookkeeper with a steamship company.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He grew up with an older brother named William and attended private academies in Allegheny, Athens, and Towanda, Pennsylvania.

Associated With

His song "Nelly Bly" inspired journalist Nellie Bly's pseudonym.

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