Birthdate: March 2, 1931
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Died: March 14, 2018
Tom Wolfe was a prominent American author and journalist associated with New Journalism, which blends literary techniques into news writing. Known for his satirical exploration of the counterculture of the 1960s and themes related to class and social status, Wolfe gained national recognition in the 1960s with best-selling works such as The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. His influential book The Right Stuff, focusing on the Mercury Seven astronauts, was adapted into a successful film. Additionally, his novel The Bonfire of the Vanities was well-received by critics.
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