Gore Vidal - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 03, 1925 |
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| Died | July 31, 2012 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | West Point, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Gore Vidal's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Author of novels such as 'Burr,' 'Lincoln,' and 'Myra Breckinridge,' as well as essays, plays, and screenplays; also noted for his political activism and occasional candidacies. |
Intro
Gore Vidal was an American writer known for his prolific output of novels, essays, plays, and screenplays. Renowned for his wit and acerbic criticism of American political and social life, Vidal was also recognized as a prominent public intellectual and commentator.
Early Life & Background
Gore Vidal was born to Eugene Luther Vidal, an aviation pioneer, and Nina Gore, a socialite. He was raised in Washington, D.C., and attended the exclusive St. Albans School. His early exposure to politics and society would later inform his work as an author and commentator.
Career Highlights
- Published first novel, 'Williwaw,' at age 21
- 'The City and the Pillar' (1948) became one of the first major American novels to deal openly with homosexuality
- Wrote screenplays for Hollywood, including 'Ben-Hur' (uncredited)
- Authored well-known historical novels such as 'Burr' (1973), 'Lincoln' (1984), and 'Empire' (1987)
- Famed essay collections including 'United States: Essays 1952–1992' (National Book Award winner)
- Twice ran for public office (U.S. Congress in 1960, U.S. Senate in 1982)
- Frequent television appearances as a public intellectual
Trivia
- He was related to former Vice President Al Gore.
- Vidal was openly gay and a significant figure in LGBT literary history.
- Known for public feuds with writers such as Norman Mailer and William F. Buckley Jr.
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Gore Vidal was born the 3 October 1925.
West Point, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 3rd, 1925, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 3rd, 1925 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Are You Sorry? by Ben Bernie & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Gold Rush directed by Charles Chaplin
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