William Saroyan

Novelist

Birthday August 31, 1908

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Fresno, CA

DEATH DATE May 18, 1981 (72)

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About

Armenian-American novelist who wrote The Human Comedy and The Time of Your Life. He used Greek mythology in his stories.

Before Fame

He worked a variety of odd-jobs, one of those being an office manager.

Trivia

He was born in Fresno to Armenian immigrants.

Family Life

He married Carol Grace twice, in 1943 and in 1951.

Associated With

He met Charlie Chaplin when he traveled to Europe.