Sarah Vowell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sarah Vowell
Occupation	Non-Fiction Author
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1969(1969-12-27)
Age	55
Birthplace	Muskogee
Country	United States
Birth City	Oklahoma
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Sarah Vowell Biography

Sarah Vowell is one of the most popular and richest Non-Fiction Author who was born on December 27, 1969 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Popular for her American history and culture-themed nonfiction such as she was a New York Times bestselling author wrote popular books such as Unfamiliar Fishes, The Partly Cloudy Patriot; and Take the Cannoli: Stories From the New World.

She was often included frequently on She was frequently featured on Ira Glass‘ popular radio program This American Life.’ popular radio show This American Life.

Sarah Vowell (born December 27, 1969) is an American historian, author, journalist, essayist, social commentator and actress. Often referred to as a “social observer,” Vowell has written seven nonfiction books on American history and culture. She was a contributing editor for the radio program This American Life on Public Radio International from 1996 to 2008, where she produced numerous commentaries and documentaries and toured the country in many of the program’s live shows. She was also the voice of Violet Parr in the animated film The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel.

Vowell’s first book, Radio On: A Listener’s Diary (1997), which featured her year-long diary of listening to the radio in 1995, caught the attention of This American Life host Ira Glass, and it led to Vowell becoming a frequent contributor to the show. Thereafter, segments on the show became the subjects for many of her subsequent published essays. Vowell’s first essay collection was Take the Cannoli (2000), which was followed by The Partly Cloudy Patriot (2002).

She as well as her fraternal twin sister, Amy, were raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Bozeman, Montana.

Sarah Vowell Net Worth

Sarah Vowell is one of the richest Non-Fiction Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sarah Vowell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before embarking on her career in literature she graduated with an undergraduate degrees at Montana State University and a master’s degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She released her first novel Radio On: A Listener’s Diary in 1997.

A voice actress , as well as an author she voiced the character Violet Parr in the 2004 animated film The Incredibles.

Born Sarah Jane Vowell on December 27, 1969 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Vowell moved to Bozeman, Montana with her family when she was eleven. She has a fraternal twin sister, Amy. Vowell earned a B.A. from Montana State University in 1993 in Modern Languages and Literatures, and an M.A. in Art History from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1996. She received the Music Journalism Award in 1996.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sarah Vowell height Not available right now. Sarah weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sarah Vowell Dating?

According to our records, Sarah Vowell is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Sarah Vowell’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Sarah Vowell. You may help us to build the dating records for Sarah Vowell!

During several weeks in July, 2005, Vowell served as a guest columnist for The New York Times, briefly filling in for Maureen Dowd, and she went on to serve as a guest columnist in February and April 2006. Her book Assassination Vacation (2005) describes a road trip to tourist sites devoted to the murders of presidents Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield and William McKinley. Vowell’s book, The Wordy Shipmates (2008), analyzes the settlement of the New England Puritans in America and their contributions to American history. Also in 2008, Vowell’s essay about Montana appeared in the book State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America.

Facts & Trivia

Sarah Ranked on the list of most popular Non-Fiction Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sarah Vowell celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

In September 2006, Vowell appeared as a minor character in the ABC drama Six Degrees. She appeared in an episode of HBO’s Bored to Death, as an interviewer in a bar, and in 2010, appeared briefly in the film Please Give, as a shopper. On November 17, 2011, Vowell appeared on The Daily Show as a Senior Historical Context Correspondent.

Top Facts about Sarah Vowell

1. Sarah Vowell is an American author, journalist, and actress.
2. She was born on December 27, 1969 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
3. Vowell has written several books including “Assassination Vacation” and “The Wordy Shipmates.”
4. She is a frequent contributor to public radio’s This American Life.
5. Vowell voiced the character Violet Parr in the animated film “The Incredibles.”
6. She graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Modern Languages and Literatures.
7. Vowell has been a columnist for Salon.com and The Village Voice.
8. Her writing often explores historical events and figures with humor and personal anecdotes.
9. In 2015, she was awarded the Neil Gaiman Award for her contributions to literature.
10. Vowell currently resides in New York City with her partner and their twin daughters.

What happened to Sarah Vowell?

Vowell was the president of the board of 826NYC, a nonprofit tutoring and writing center for students aged 6-18 in Brooklyn. She is still a member of its advisory board , along with its sister organization in Los Angeles, 826LA.

Is Sarah Vowell Native American?

Personal life. Vowell claims to have a small amount of Cherokee ancestry (about 1/8 on her mother’s side and 1/16 on her father’s side). She is not a member of any tribe or nation.

Is Sarah Vowell writing a new book?

But her new book, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States , is something of a puzzle. Vowell’s funny. She’s smart, quick, and clever. If you’ve heard her on “This American Life,” you’ll know she’s a sound artist—working her antic way through the great collection of words left, boxed up, in history’s archives.

Who does Sarah Vowell voice?

Sarah Vowell is not an actor. She is the voice of Violet Parr , the daughter in the The Incredibles and Incredibles 2 whose superpowers include invisibility and force field manipulation, but through a 30-minute conversation, she makes it abundantly clear that she is no thespian.

How old is Sarah Vowell?

52 years (December 27, 1969)