Shirley Jackson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shirley Jackson
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Dec 14, 1916(1916-12-14)
Age	108
Date Of Death	1965-08-08
Birthplace	San Francisco
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Shirley Jackson Biography

Shirley Jackson is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 14, 1916 in San Francisco, California, United States. American writer of the haunting short story “The Lottery,” a story that reveals the dark side of a seemingly peaceful town. Her name is also associated with her novel of 1959, The Haunting of Hill House that was later made into a famous horror film The Haunting.

She was a major influencer on the next generation of horror writers, including She influenced future horror writers such as Stephen King..

She got married to the the literary writer Stanley Edgar Hyman; together they had four children (Laurence, Joanne, Sarah along with Barry).

Shirley Jackson Net Worth

Shirley Jackson is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shirley Jackson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was born in California and then moved from California to New York for college, beginning in The University of Rochester and later at Syracuse University. She published a short story collection “The Lottery” in 1949.

The short tales she wrote, including “All the Girls were Dancing,” “Come Along with Me,” and “The Strangers,” are well-known for being extremely disturbing.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Shirley Jackson Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Shirley Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shirley Jackson celebrates birthday on December 14 of every year.

Top Facts about Shirley Jackson

1. Shirley Jackson was born in San Francisco in 1916.
2. She is best known for her short story “The Lottery.”
3. Jackson wrote six novels and over 200 short stories.
4. Her work often explored the darker side of human nature.
5. Jackson suffered from anxiety and agoraphobia throughout her life.
6. She was married to literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman.
7. Jackson died at the age of 48 from heart failure.
8. Her novel “The Haunting of Hill House” has been adapted into multiple TV shows and movies.
9. Jackson’s writing influenced authors such as Stephen King and Neil Gaiman.
10. In 2018, a biopic about her life titled “Shirley” was released starring Elisabeth Moss as Jackson.

What is Shirley Jackson's most famous story?

Jackson’s most famous story, “ The Lottery “, first published in the New Yorker on June 26, 1948, established her reputation as a master of the horror tale.

How old was Shirley Jackson when died?

48 years (1916–1965)

Is Shirley movie based on a true story?

The film is based on Susan Scarf Merrell’s Shirley , a psycho-thriller published in 2014 that combines real events from Jackson’s life – such as her relationship with her academic husband, the university town they live in and her battles with alcohol, prescription drugs and agoraphobia – with a fictitious story about …

Did Shirley Jackson have agoraphobia?

After a breakdown in 1963, her agoraphobia worsened to the extent she barely left her bedroom. Her death, in her sleep, two years later was due to a heart attack. Franklin, her most recent biographer, argued that Jackson’s “body of work constitutes nothing less than the secret history of American women of her era”.

Is The Lottery a real story?

“The Lottery” is a short story written by Shirley Jackson , first published in the June 26, 1948, issue of The New Yorker. The story describes a fictional small town which observes an annual tradition known as “the lottery,” in which a member of the community is selected by chance.