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Michael Chabon was born on May 24, 1963 in Washington, D.C., United States and is credited as a writer, essayist and screenwriter. Michael Chabon is 63 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Howard High School and University of Pittsburgh. Awards on record include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2001), Nebula Award for Best Novel (2008), Helmerich Award (2008) and 5 more. Notable works include The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and The Yiddish Policemen's Union.
My Take
Chabon fascinates me because he refuses to choose between literary prestige and genre joy. Winning the Pulitzer for Kavalier & Clay, then sweeping the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards for The Yiddish Policemen's Union, is a feat that should embarrass anyone who still polices the line between high and low art. What I value most is his warmth; even his heaviest themes carry a generous, almost playful curiosity. He clearly believes stories matter, and that conviction radiates through his sentences. To me, he's proof that ambition and pleasure can share the same page, and I find that combination rare and worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Chabon
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・シェイボン
- Reading
- まいける・しぇいぼん
- Born
- May 24, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- writer / essayist / screenwriter / novelist / columnist
2. Background
- High school
- Howard High School
- University
- University of Pittsburgh
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
- 2008 Nebula Award for Best Novel
- 2008 Helmerich Award
- 2008 Hugo Award for Best Novel
- 2008 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
- 2009 Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel
- 2007 Sidewise Award for Alternate History
- 2017 Sophie Brody Medal
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay | — | |
| Notable work | The Yiddish Policemen's Union | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.michaelchabon.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michael.chabon/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Chabon
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9C%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313466
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Michael Chabon born?
Born May 24, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Michael Chabon from?
Michael Chabon is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Michael Chabon do?
Michael Chabon works as writer, essayist, screenwriter, novelist, columnist.
What is Michael Chabon known for?
Notable works include The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, The Yiddish Policemen's Union.
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