CJ Cherryh

Novelist

Birthday September 1, 1942

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace St. Louis, MO

Age 81 years old

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About

A prolific science fiction and fantasy author, she wrote more than sixty books, including the popular novel, Downbelow Station (1981). Her other works include Cyteen (1988 novel) and Cassandra (1979 short story).

Before Fame

She taught Latin at a public school in Oklahoma City.

Trivia

Her novel, Downbelow Station, won the Hugo Award.

Family Life

She was born in Missouri and raised in Oklahoma. She attended both the University of Oklahoma and Johns Hopkins University.

Associated With

As a child, she enjoyed Flash Gordon, a television show starring Gale Gordon.