Tom Robbins

Novelist

Birthday July 22, 1932

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Blowing Rock, NC

Age 92 years old

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About

An American author, he wrote novels such as Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Jitterbug Perfume. He is known for his work in the serio-comedy genre.

Before Fame

He enlisted in the Air Force after receiving his draft notice and spent a year as a meteorologist in Korea.

Trivia

He was named one of the 100 Best Writers of the 20th Century by Writer's Digest magazine.

Family Life

He married Alexa D'Avalon in 1987; together, they had three children.

Associated With

His novel, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, was made into a film starring Keanu Reeves.