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.
TJ Parsell is a member of Memoirist

Does TJ Parsell Dead or Alive?

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

🎂 TJ Parsell - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, TJ Parsell is 64 years, 5 months and 10 days old. TJ Parsell will celebrate 65rd birthday on a Saturday 12th of July 2025. Below we countdown to TJ Parsell upcoming birthday.

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

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.