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Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920 in Waukegan, Illinois. He published his first short story the year he turned 22, and published The Martian Chronicles the year he turned 30.
Ray Bradbury was born in 1920 and lived to age 91. Anyone born before 1920 is older than Ray. Anyone over 91 is older than Ray ever was.
Ray Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920 in Waukegan, Illinois and died on June 5, 2012 at the age of 91. Ray would be 106 years old today.
Ray Bradbury would be 106 years old in 2026 and would have turned 106 on August 22, 2026. Ray Bradbury's age in every year ↓
Born
August 22, 1920
Died
June 5, 2012
World pop. at birth
~1.9B
Ray's age at death
91
Your age
20
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Ray's Life Timeline
Ray Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920, in Waukegan, Illinois. He grew up during the Great Depression, which influenced his writing and worldview. His family moved to Los Angeles in the 1930s, where he developed a passion for storytelling and began writing at a young age. Bradbury's early exposure to literature and film shaped his unique voice as a writer.
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Bradbury's major career achievements began in the 1940s when he published his first short stories in various magazines. In 1953, he became widely known for his dystopian novel 'Fahrenheit 451,' which critiques censorship and the suppression of ideas. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he published several acclaimed works, including 'The Martian Chronicles' in 1950 and 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' in 1962, solidifying his status as a leading figure in science fiction.
In his later life, Bradbury continued to write and inspire new generations of readers and writers. He received numerous awards, including the National Medal of Arts in 2004. Ray Bradbury passed away on June 5, 2012, at the age of 91, leaving behind a rich legacy of literature that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Published his first short story
Ray Bradbury was 22 years old when he published his first short story, 'Hollerbochen's Dilemma,' in 1942. This marked the beginning of his career as a writer, showcasing his early talent and imagination.
Ray Bradbury turned 22 in 1942, the year he published his first short story. Are you older than Ray was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published The Martian Chronicles
Ray Bradbury was 30 years old when he published 'The Martian Chronicles' in 1950. This collection of interconnected stories about the colonization of Mars established him as a significant voice in science fiction.
Ray Bradbury turned 30 in 1950, the year he published The Martian Chronicles. Are you older than Ray was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury was 33 years old when he published 'Fahrenheit 451' in 1953. The novel became a classic, addressing themes of censorship and the power of literature, and is still widely studied today.
Ray Bradbury turned 33 in 1953, the year he published Fahrenheit 451. Are you older than Ray was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published Something Wicked This Way Comes
Ray Bradbury was 42 years old when he published 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' in 1962. This dark fantasy novel further showcased his ability to blend horror and fantasy with profound themes.
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Received the National Medal of Arts
Ray Bradbury was 84 years old when he received the National Medal of Arts in 2004. This prestigious award recognized his significant contributions to American literature and culture.
Ray Bradbury turned 84 in 2004, the year he received the National Medal of Arts. Are you older than Ray was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Ray Bradbury was 91 years old when he passed away on June 5, 2012. His death marked the end of an era for science fiction, but his works continue to inspire and influence writers and readers around the world.
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Age by year
How old was Ray Bradbury in each year?
- 2026
- Ray Bradbury would be 106 years old in 2026 and would have turned 106 on August 22, 2026.
- 1942
- Ray Bradbury was 21 at the start of 1942 and turned 22 on August 22, 1942. That year, he published his first short story.
- 1950
- Ray Bradbury was 29 at the start of 1950 and turned 30 on August 22, 1950. That year, he published The Martian Chronicles.
- 1953
- Ray Bradbury was 32 at the start of 1953 and turned 33 on August 22, 1953. That year, he published Fahrenheit 451.
- 1962
- Ray Bradbury was 41 at the start of 1962 and turned 42 on August 22, 1962. That year, he published Something Wicked This Way Comes.
- 2004
- Ray Bradbury was 83 at the start of 2004 and turned 84 on August 22, 2004. That year, he received the National Medal of Arts.
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