Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
American English, English
Spouses
Flora Lillian Parkinson, Theresa Diane Shackelford
Children
3 children: Brian Herbert
Education
Lincoln High School, North Salem High School, University of Washington
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*frankô)
Popularity
Tier B -- 47,265 Wikipedia views/month
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Matt Damon →
Year context
Born in 1920 -- Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment); Woodrow Wilson was US president
Year 1920 →
Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Libra
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (6)
B
Cosmos 2000 Award
WON
B
Hugo Award for Best Novel
WON
B
Nebula Award for Best Novel
WON
B
Prix Tour-Apollo Award
WON
Biography
Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and five sequels to it. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Frank Herbert?
Frank Herbert was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
Where was Frank Herbert born?
Frank Herbert was born in Tacoma.
What movies or shows has Frank Herbert been in?
Frank Herbert has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Threshold: The Blue Angels Experience (1975).
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