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John Green

John Green - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 24, 1977
Age48
BirthplaceIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also John Green's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAuthor of bestselling young adult novels, co-creator of Crash Course (YouTube channel)

Intro

John Green is an acclaimed American author, YouTube content creator, and educator, best known for his young adult novels, particularly 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'Looking for Alaska.' He is also recognized for co-creating the educational YouTube channel Crash Course with his brother, Hank Green.

Early Life & Background

John Green was born on August 24, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He spent part of his childhood in Orlando, Florida, and later attended Indian Springs School, a boarding and day school outside Birmingham, Alabama. He went on to graduate from Kenyon College with a double major in English and Religious Studies.

Career Highlights

  • Published young adult debut novel 'Looking for Alaska' in 2005, winning the Michael L. Printz Award
  • Authored 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2012), a global bestseller adapted into a major motion picture
  • Co-created educational YouTube channels 'Vlogbrothers' and 'Crash Course' with his brother Hank Green
  • Won several literary awards, including the Edgar Award and the Printz Award
  • Named to Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in 2014

Trivia

  • His novel 'Paper Towns' was adapted into a feature film in 2015.
  • He and his brother have raised millions of dollars for charity through their online community known as Nerdfighteria.
  • John Green initially wanted to become an Episcopal priest before turning to writing.

FAQs

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How old is John Green?

John Green is 48 years old.

When was John Green born?

John Green was born the 24 August 1977.

Where is John Green from?

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About August 24th, 1977, in brief:

  • Day of the week: August 24th, 1977 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Best Of My Love by The Emotions
  • #1 UK song: Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man
  • Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen

Check the link for more news and curiosities on August 24th, 1977.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Green_(author)
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3548247/
  3. https://www.johngreenbooks.com/bio