Elmore Leonard Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Elmore John Leonard Jr. (October 11, 1925 – August 20, 2013) was an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. His first published novel in the 1950s was a Western, but he later specialized in crime fiction and thrillers, many of which were adapted into films. Some of his notable works include 'Get Shorty,' 'Out of Sight,' 'Swag,' 'Mr. Majestyk,' and 'Rum Punch' (adapted into the film 'Jackie Brown'). Leonard's writing also inspired the FX television series 'Justified.'

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Meaning of the name - Elmore

noble strength, famous warrior

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October 11, 1925 Facts

Generation Group

Elmore Leonard belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: New Orleans

Place of Death: Detroit

Cause of Death: stroke

Educated At: University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy | University of Detroit Mercy

Occupation: prose writer | novelist | film producer | author | writer | screenwriter

Employers: General Motors

Awards Received: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel | The Grand Master | Owen Wister Award | Michigan Author Award | Martin Beck Award | Hammett Prize | Cartier Diamond Dagger | Grand Prix de Littérature Policière

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.