Charles Bukowski
- January 10, 2024
- Poet
Quick Facts
Charles Bukowski Biography
| Name | Charles Bukowski |
| Birthday | Aug 16 |
| Birth Year | 1920 |
| Place Of Birth | Andernach |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Linda Lee Beighle , Barbara Bukowski |
Charles Bukowski is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on August 16, 1920 in Andernach, Germany. German-born, LA-based poet and author , who is renowned for his work of dirty realism as well as transgressive fiction. Author of poetry, novels and short stories as well as screenplays, he’s known for his work such as Factotum, The Last Night of the Earth Poems, Notes of a Dirty Old Man and Barfly.
The actor Mickey Rourke played Bukowski in the film of 1984 Barfly.
The memoir Ham on Rye describes his childhood and his abusive father. Bukowski was married to the owner of a health food restaurant Linda Lee Beighle nine years before his death from leukemia. He had a daughter whose name was Marina.
Charles Bukowski Net Worth
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Source Of Income | Poet |
| House | Living in own house. |
Charles Bukowski is one of the richest Poet from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles Bukowski 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The suspect was suspected of committing draft fraud and apprehension of draft dodging, he was detained in the hands of FBI officers in Philadelphia and was sentenced to more than a month in prison in those World War II years.
His poems deal with the themes of alcoholism, love, Los Angeles, and poverty.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Charles Bukowski height 6 ft 1 in Charles weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Charles Bukowski Dating?
According to our records, Charles Bukowski married to Linda Lee Beighle , Barbara Bukowski. As of December 1, 2023, Charles Bukowski’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Charles Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Charles Bukowski celebrates birthday on August 16 of every year.
What is Charles Bukowski most famous poem?
The Laughing heart ‘ This poem offers a glimmer of hope in self- determination in spite of life’s inevitable hardships. Bukowski is well known for his cynicism, lamenting the bleak and meaningless linear march of life.
What is Charles Bukowski known for?
Charles Bukowski, in full Henry Charles Bukowski, Jr., (born August 16, 1920, Andernach, Germany—died March 9, 1994, San Pedro, California, U.S.), American author noted for his use of violent images and graphic language in poetry and fiction that depict survival in a corrupt, blighted society.
Why is Charles Bukowski so good?
He committed to his pages the environment he knew best—that of lowlifes, the forgotten, and the destitute. This sort of life—with all its modest adventures to be found in saloons, motels, booze, and sex—has captivated the adolescent mind for years. And these readers are the chief reason Bukowski is kept alive at all.
What is Charles Bukowski philosophy?
His philosophy for an artist was to not waste time in convincing yourself to do something, but doing it. If it doesn’t come naturally to you and you have to keep trying to convince yourself to create something, then it’s simply not meant for you. This to some might look like a philosophy of a mad man.
What type of poetry is Bukowski?
Charles Bukowski was a prolific underground writer who used his poetry and prose to depict the depravity of urban life and the downtrodden in American society. A cult hero, Bukowski relied on experience, emotion, and imagination in his work, using direct language and violent and sexual imagery.