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Rick Riordan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 05, 1964 |
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| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Rick Riordan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Author of the 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' book series |
Intro
Rick Riordan is an American author best known for his fantasy book series 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians,' which draws on Greek mythology, as well as other mythology-inspired series for young readers.
Early Life & Background
Rick Riordan was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied English and history. Before becoming a full-time writer, Riordan worked as a middle school English and history teacher.
Career Highlights
- Created the best-selling 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series, with over 180 million copies sold worldwide.
- Authored several other mythology-based series, including 'The Heroes of Olympus,' 'The Kane Chronicles,' and 'Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.'
- Winner of multiple awards, such as the Mark Twain Award (twice) and the Children's Choice Book Awards.
- Adaptations of his work include several films and Disney+ series.
Trivia
- Began writing the first Percy Jackson story as a bedtime story for his son, who has ADHD and dyslexia, traits shared by the main character.
- Riordan was a middle school teacher for 15 years before becoming a full-time novelist.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Rick Riordan?
Rick Riordan is 61 years old.
When was Rick Riordan born?
Rick Riordan was born the 5 June 1964.
Where is Rick Riordan from?
San Antonio, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About June 5th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: The Deep Submergence Vehicle Alvin was commissioned on June 5, 1964, marking a significant advancement in underwater exploration technology. Alvin has since been instrumental in numerous scientific missions, including deep-sea research and exploration of shipwrecks.
- Day of the week: June 5th, 1964 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Chapel Of Love by The Dixie Cups
- #1 UK song: You're My World by Cilla Black
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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