Carl Hiaasen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 12, 1953
Age	73
Birthplace	Plantation, Florida, USA
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Carl Hiaasen's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Satirical novels set in Florida, long-running Miami Herald column, and books such as "Tourist Season" and "Hoot."

Intro

Carl Hiaasen is an American journalist, novelist, and columnist known for his satirical crime thrillers that often focus on environmental themes and corruption in Florida. He is noted for his long tenure at the Miami Herald and for his popular adult and young adult novels.

Early Life & Background

Carl Hiaasen was raised in Florida, attended Plantation High School, and later graduated from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications in 1974.

Career Highlights

Started working for the Miami Herald in 1976 as a reporter and became a columnist in 1985.
Published first novel as a co-author in 1981 and his first solo novel, "Tourist Season," in 1986.
His young adult novel "Hoot" was a Newbery Honor book and adapted into a film.
Published numerous best-selling novels, including "Strip Tease," adapted into a film starring Demi Moore.

Trivia

He is known for his sharp criticism of political corruption and environmental destruction in Florida.
His cousin is the late musician John Hiaasen.

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