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Annie Proulx — Age & Birthday

Born: 22 August 1935 · Age: 91

How old is Annie Proulx?

Annie Proulx is 91 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 22 August 1935.

Award-winning author of The Shipping News and Brokeback Mountain

Did you know?Although she is one of America's most celebrated writers, she did not publish her debut novel until she was in her fifties.

Edna Ann Proulx ( PROO; born August 22, 1935) is an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. She has written most frequently as Annie Proulx but has also used the names E. Annie Proulx and E. A. Proulx.

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Age: 91
Status: Living

Born: August 22, 1935 · Norwich, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Literature, Film, Media

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