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George Plimpton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 18, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Age | 99 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also George Plimpton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering participatory (or 'experiential') journalism, co-founding and editing The Paris Review, and writing bestselling accounts of his experiences attempting professional sports and other endeavors. |
Intro
George Plimpton was an American journalist, writer, editor, and actor best known for pioneering participatory journalism and for his role as co-founder and editor of The Paris Review.
Early Life & Background
George Plimpton was born into a prominent New York family. He attended St. Bernard's School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Harvard University, where he edited the Harvard Lampoon. Afterward, he studied at King's College, Cambridge.
Career Highlights
- Co-founder and editor of The Paris Review literary magazine (1953)
- Pioneered 'participatory journalism' by writing firsthand accounts of his attempts to play professional sports, documented in bestselling books such as 'Paper Lion' and 'Out of My League'
- Appeared in several films and television shows, including a cameo in 'Good Will Hunting'
- Authored numerous books blending journalism with storytelling, including 'Shadow Box' and 'The Bogey Man'
Trivia
- Plimpton once played quarterback for the Detroit Lions in a preseason NFL game for his book 'Paper Lion'.
- He appeared in a series of memorable commercials for video games in the 1980s.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is George Plimpton?
George Plimpton is 99 years old.
When was George Plimpton born?
George Plimpton was born the 18 March 1927.
Where is George Plimpton from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 18th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 18th, 1927 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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