| Birth Day | November 11, 1922 |
| Birth Place | Indianapolis, IN |
| Age | 98 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Apr 11, 2007 (age 84) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Kurt Vonnegut Jr., a renowned novelist hailing from Indiana, has left an indelible mark on literature with his insightful and thought-provoking works. In 2024, his net worth is estimated to be a remarkable $20 million, a testament to his enduring popularity and critical acclaim. Vonnegut's ability to meld satire, science fiction, and social commentary has garnered him a dedicated following, elevating him to the status of a literary icon. His works such as "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle" continue to captivate readers, making him a cherished figure in the literary world.
American science fiction author of Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat's Cradle. He was also the honorary President of the American Humanist Association.
He studied at Cornell University, where he majored in chemistry and also worked as an Editor of The Cornell Daily Sun. He later served in the U.S. Army and went on to study mechanical engineering at the University of Tennessee.
He wrote Breakfast of Champions, which was later made into a movie.
He married his longtime sweetheart, Jane Marie Cox, upon his return from World War II. He and Cox later divorced, and he wed his second wife, Photographer Jill Krementz. Over the course of his two marriages, he raised three biological and four adopted children.
He named his son after Mark Twain.
