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Amy Tan(I)

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Amy Tan at an event for Dark Matter (2007)
Amy Tan was born in Oakland, California, USA; and attended San Jose State University, where she received a master's degree in linguistics. She has written essays for numerous magazines; a few books (including "The Joy Luck Club"; and fiction for such forums as Atlantic as McCall's. She currently lives in San Francisco, CA, USA, with her husband Lou DeMattei.
BornFebruary 19, 1952
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BornFebruary 19, 1952
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Holly Gauthier-Frankel in Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001)
    Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Le club de la chance (1993)
    Le club de la chance
    7.7
    • Writer
    • 1993
    The Joy Luck Club 2
    • Writer
      Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in Les Simpson (1989)
      Les Simpson
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Amy Tan(voice)

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      Writer



      • Holly Gauthier-Frankel in Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001)
        Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
        7.2
        TV Series
        • based on the book written by
        • created by
        • story by
        • 2001–2002
      • Le club de la chance (1993)
        Le club de la chance
        7.7
        • novel
        • screenplay
        • 1993

      Producer



      • Holly Gauthier-Frankel in Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001)
        Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
        7.2
        TV Series
        • creative consultant
        • 2001–2002
      • Le club de la chance (1993)
        Le club de la chance
        7.7
        • producer
        • 1993

      Actress



      • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in Les Simpson (1989)
        Les Simpson
        8.6
        TV Series
        • Amy Tan (voice)
        • 2000
      • Le club de la chance (1993)
        Le club de la chance
        7.7
        • Guest at House Party (uncredited)
        • 1993

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        • Official Site
      • Alternative name
        • The Rock Bottom Remainders
      • Born
        • February 19, 1952
        • Oakland, California, USA
      • Spouse
        • Lou DeMatteiApril 6, 1974 - present
      • Other works
        Novel: "The Bonesetter's Daughter," 2000.
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        • 2 Articles

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      • Trivia
        2nd-generation Chinese-American author.
      • Quotes
        On strategy: If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

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        73 years old
      • When was Amy Tan born?
        February 19, 1952
      • Where was Amy Tan born?
        Oakland, California, USA
      • What is Amy Tan's birth name?
        Amy Ruth Tan
      • What is Amy Tan known for?
        The Simpsons, The Joy Luck Club, Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, and The Joy Luck Club 2

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