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Thomas Pynchon

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Thomas Pynchon
Thomas Pynchon was born on 8 May 1937 in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Inherent Vice (2014), Prüfstand VII (2002) and Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. (2002). He has been married to Melanie Jackson since 1991. They have one child.
BornMay 8, 1937
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BornMay 8, 1937
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Joaquin Phoenix in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Inherent Vice
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 2014
    Prüfstand VII (2002)
    Prüfstand VII
    8.1
    • Writer
    • 2002
    Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. (2002)
    Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 2002
    Chryskylodon Blues (2015)
    Chryskylodon Blues
    7.3
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2015

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    Writer

    • Chryskylodon Blues (2015)
      Chryskylodon Blues
      7.3
      Short
      • novel
      • 2015
    • Joaquin Phoenix in Inherent Vice (2014)
      Inherent Vice
      6.6
      • based on the novel by
      • 2014
    • Prüfstand VII (2002)
      Prüfstand VII
      8.1
      • novel "Gravity's Rainbow"
      • 2002
    • Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. (2002)
      Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
      7.1
      • Writer
      • 2002

    Actor

    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in Les Simpson (1989)
      Les Simpson
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Thomas Pynchon (voice)
      • 2004

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    • Height
      • 1.75 m
    • Born
      • May 8, 1937
      • Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Melanie Jackson1991 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      Novel, "The Crying of Lot 49," New York City, NY, Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 1966, ISBN0-06-091307-X, 160 pages.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Biographical Movie
      • 8 Articles

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    • Trivia
      For his "appearance" on Les Simpson (1989), he was depicted with a paper bag over his head.
    • Quotes
      If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about answers.

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    • How old is Thomas Pynchon?
      88 years old
    • When was Thomas Pynchon born?
      May 8, 1937
    • Where was Thomas Pynchon born?
      Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA
    • What is Thomas Pynchon's birth name?
      Thomas Ruggles Pynchon Jr.
    • How tall is Thomas Pynchon?
      5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 meters

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