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Birthday
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Died
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Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Mary Craig Sinclair
Parents
Upton Beall Sinclair, Priscilla Augusta Harden
Education
City College of New York, Columbia University
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Old English < Proto-Germanic (*upp)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 35
Career
Career spanning 18 years (1914-1932)
Zodiac
Year of the Tiger, sign of Virgo
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Upton Beall Sinclair Jr. was an American author, muckraker journalist, and political activist, and the 1934 Democratic Party nominee for governor of California. He wrote nearly 100 books and other works in several genres. Sinclair's work was well known and popular in the first half of the 20th century, and he won the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Upton Sinclair?
Upton Sinclair was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
Where was Upton Sinclair born?
Upton Sinclair was born in Baltimore.
What movies or shows has Upton Sinclair been in?
Upton Sinclair has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Wet Parade (1932), The Jungle (1914).
Where can I find more information about Upton Sinclair?
You can find more about Upton Sinclair on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
