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Thomas Pynchon — Age & Birthday

Born: 8 May 1937 · Age: 89

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Thomas Pynchon is 89 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 8 May 1937.

Reclusive American novelist who wrote Gravity's Rainbow

Did you know?He is famously media-shy and has provided his own voice for two cameo appearances on the animated series The Simpsons.

Thomas Ruggles Pynchon Jr. ( PIN-chon, commonly PIN-chən; born May 8, 1937) is an American novelist.

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Age: 89
Status: Living

Born: May 8, 1937 · Glen Cove, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Literature

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Father: Thomas Ruggles Pynchon Sr.
Mother: Catherine Frances Pynchon

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