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Born on August 13, 1960 in Santa Clara, California, United States, George Packer is a journalist, novelist and writer. George Packer is 66 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Gunn High School and Yale College. Recorded honors include Guggenheim Fellowship (2001), National Book Award (2013), Berlin Prize (2014) and 1 more. Notable works include The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq and The Unwinding.
My Take
George Packer is, to my mind, what a reporter should be. Raised near Silicon Valley and educated at Yale, he chose to go to the actual ground, writing The Assassins' Gate from Iraq and then mapping the slow unraveling of his country through ordinary lives in The Unwinding. The National Book Award and Guggenheim are well earned. What draws me is his method: he is not a loud pundit but a patient craftsman who gathers voices from below and weaves them into something larger. I trust writers who earn their conclusions on foot.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Packer
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・パッカー
- Reading
- じょーじ・ぱっかー
- Born
- August 13, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / novelist / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Gunn High School
- University
- Yale College
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Guggenheim Fellowship
- 2013 National Book Award
- 2014 Berlin Prize
- 2006 Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq | — | |
| Notable work | The Unwinding | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Packer
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5543155
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was George Packer born?
Born August 13, 1960 (age 66).
Where is George Packer from?
George Packer is from Santa Clara, California, United States.
What does George Packer do?
George Packer works as journalist, novelist, writer.
What is George Packer known for?
Notable works include The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq, The Unwinding.
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