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Joyce Carol Oates — Age & Birthday

Born: 16 June 1938 · Age: 88

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Joyce Carol Oates is 88 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 16 June 1938.

Prolific American author of novels, short stories and poetry

Did you know?She writes all of her first drafts by hand, often working for many hours every day without a break.

Joyce Carol Oates (born June 16, 1938) is an American writer. Oates published her first book in 1963, and has since published 58 novels, a number of plays and novellas, and many volumes of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction.

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Age: 88
Status: Living

Born: June 16, 1938 · Lockport, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Literature, Film

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Spouses: Charles G. Gross, Raymond J. Smith

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