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Jim Butcher is a novelist, science fiction writer and actor, born on October 26, 1971 in Independence, Missouri, United States. That puts Jim Butcher at 55 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Truman High School and University of Oklahoma. Listed accolades include Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2021). Credited works include The Dresden Files, The Codex Alera and The Aeronaut's Windlass.
My Take
What draws me to Jim Butcher is the sheer stamina behind his work. Spinning out a wizard-detective series like The Dresden Files for years, while also building the epic Codex Alera and the steampunk Cinder Spires, takes a kind of world-building endurance most writers never sustain. I admire authors who commit to a long-running universe and keep faith with their readers rather than chasing trends, and his 2021 Dragon Award suggests fans feel the same loyalty back. Coming out of Independence, Missouri to command modern fantasy is a quietly impressive arc, and I'd happily keep a shelf reserved for him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Butcher
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・ブッチャー
- Reading
- じむ・ぶっちゃー
- Born
- October 26, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Independence, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- novelist / science fiction writer / actor / comics writer / writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Truman High School
- University
- University of Oklahoma
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Dresden Files |
| Notable work | The Codex Alera |
| Notable work | The Aeronaut's Windlass |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jim-butcher.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/longshotauthor
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Butcher
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1367995
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Jim Butcher born?
Jim Butcher was born on October 26, 1971 and is 55 years old.
Where is Jim Butcher from?
Jim Butcher is from Independence, Missouri, United States.
What does Jim Butcher do?
Jim Butcher works as novelist, science fiction writer, actor, comics writer, writer.
Where did Jim Butcher study?
Jim Butcher attended University of Oklahoma.
What is Jim Butcher known for?
Jim Butcher's notable works include The Dresden Files, The Codex Alera, The Aeronaut's Windlass.
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