TJ Parsell

TJ Parsell was born on July 12, 1960 in Michigan. Most famous for his 2006 work Fish: A Memoir of a Boy in a Man's Prison, Parsell also published a New York Times article titled "Unsafe Behind Bars" and contributed to such documentary films as Teenage & Homeless in America and Avoiding Sexual Assault in Prison.
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🎂 TJ Parsell - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, TJ Parsell is 64 years, 3 months and 21 days old. TJ Parsell will celebrate 65rd birthday on a Saturday 12th of July 2025. Below we countdown to TJ Parsell upcoming birthday.

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Popular As TJ Parsell
Occupation Memoirist
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born July 12, 1960 (Michigan)
Birthday July 12
Town/City Michigan
Nationality Michigan

🌙 Zodiac

TJ Parsell’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

TJ Parsell was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

Most famous for his 2006 work Fish: A Memoir of a Boy in a Man's Prison, Parsell also published a New York Times article titled "Unsafe Behind Bars" and contributed to such documentary films as Teenage & Homeless in America and Avoiding Sexual Assault in Prison.

Before Fame

In his late teens, he served prison time for robbing a photo booth with the aid of a fake gun.

Trivia

An Activist as well as a Writer, he headed a Los Angeles-based organization called Just Detention International. After being released from prison, he earned a bachelor's degree from New York City's St. Francis College. He later pursued an advanced degree in television and film at New York University's renowned Tisch School of the Arts.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan.

Associated With

He and New Mexico-born Writer Jimmy Santiago Baca both wrote prison memoirs.

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