William Wharton

William Wharton net worth and salary: William Wharton is a Novelist. William Wharton was born in in November 7, 1925. A twentieth-century American author, he is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel, Birdy, which became an Alan Parker-directed film. His other works include Dad, A Midnight Clear, and Lost Lovers.
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Popular As William Wharton
Occupation Novelist
Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born November 7, 1925 (Pennsylvania)
Birthday November 7
Town/City Pennsylvania
Nationality Pennsylvania

🌙 Zodiac

William Wharton’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William Wharton was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

About

A twentieth-century American author, he is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel, Birdy, which became an Alan Parker-directed film. His other works include Dad, A Midnight Clear, and Lost Lovers.

Before Fame

He fought in World War II and was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. He later studied psychology at the University of California-Los Angeles.

Trivia

His famous debut novel, Birdy, published when he was in his fifties, won the U.S. National Book Award.

Family Life

He grew up in a working-class Catholic family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Rosemary Henry in 1955.

Associated With

His novel, Birdy, was made into a film starring Nicolas Cage.

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