Bret Easton Ellis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 07, 1964
Age	62
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Bret Easton Ellis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Author of 'American Psycho', 'Less Than Zero', and 'The Rules of Attraction'

Intro

Bret Easton Ellis is an American author, screenwriter, and podcaster best known for his controversial and influential novels that often explore themes of nihilism, consumerism, and violence in modern society. He gained fame for works such as 'American Psycho' and 'Less Than Zero.'

Early Life & Background

Bret Easton Ellis was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Sherman Oaks, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. He attended The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks and later studied at Bennington College in Vermont, where he completed his first novel, 'Less Than Zero'.

Career Highlights

Published debut novel 'Less Than Zero' in 1985, which garnered significant attention and critical acclaim.
Authored 'American Psycho' (1991), a controversial and influential novel adapted into a successful film.
Wrote other notable novels including 'The Rules of Attraction', 'Glamorama', and 'Lunar Park'.
Has worked as a screenwriter and hosts 'The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast.'

Trivia

'American Psycho' was initially rejected by the novel's original publisher due to its graphic content, but was later published by Vintage Books.
'Less Than Zero' was adapted into a film in 1987.
Ellis identifies as openly gay.

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