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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
John Gregory Dunne (1964-2003)
Children
1 child
Education
C. K. McClatchy High School, University of California, Berkeley
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
Popularity
Tier B -- 70,384 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 46 years (1972-2018)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 79
Year context
Born in 1934 -- Gold Reserve Act sets gold price at $35/oz; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1934 →
Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Sagittarius
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Cultural Uplift
32
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (12)
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Ambassador Book Award
WON
B
American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medals
WON
B
California Hall of Fame
WON
B
Edward MacDowell Medal
WON
Biography
Joan Didion was an American writer and journalist. She is considered one of the pioneers of New Journalism, along with Gay Talese, Truman Capote, Norman Mailer, Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Wolfe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Joan Didion?
Joan Didion was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Joan Didion born?
Joan Didion was born in Sacramento.
What movies or shows has Joan Didion been in?
Joan Didion has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Star Is Born (2018), The 50 Year Argument (2014), Up Close & Personal (1996), True Confessions (1981), Play It as It Lays (1972).
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You can find more about Joan Didion on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
