Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is an American novelist famous for works such as The Bluest Eye and Song of Solomon, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award.

Age

Birth Date

February 18, 1931

Death Date

8/5/2019

Life Range

(1931-2019)

Zodiac

Aquarius

Born

United States

Popularity

Fame Level

% of people who know them

60%

Liked by

65%

Neutral

25%

Disliked by

10%

About

Toni Morrison is an American novelist most renowned for her works of fiction blending the African American experience with myth and history. She is the author of celebrated works such as "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye", which have earned her numerous awards such as the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Toni Morrison Timeline

1931

Toni Morrison is Born

On February 18, 1931, Toni Morrison was born in Lorain, Ohio.

1953

Graduates from Howard University

Morrison graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor's in English.

1970

Publishes First Novel

Morrison published her first novel, "The Bluest Eye."

1987

"Beloved" is Published

Morrison published "Beloved", which was later awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

1993

Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Morrison became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

2012

Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama awarded Morrison the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2019

Toni Morrison Passes Away

On August 5, 2019, Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 88.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Toni Morrison birthday?

Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison was born on February 18th, 1931 and passed away on August 5th, 2019. She was 88 years old at the time. Morrison is best known for her groundbreaking, critically acclaimed works of fiction such as "Beloved" and "Sula," both of which explore the complexity of African-American identity.