Clark Coolidge

Poet

Birthday February 26, 1939

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Birthplace Rhode Island

Age 85 years old

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About

American Language School poet known for Polaroid, Quartz Hearts, A Geology, and other poetry collections. His later works include Alien Tatters, This Time We are Both, and The Act of Providence.

Before Fame

He studied at Brown University before relocating to New York City in the early 1960s.

Trivia

He worked as a drummer for jazz ensembles.

Family Life

He was married to Toni Carbo from 1962-66. After his divorce, he married Susan Hopkins, with whom he had a daughter named Cecilia.

Associated With

He was inspired by Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac.