Birth Name: Chris Van Allsburg
Occupation: Children’s Author
Born In: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Birthdate: June 18, 1949
Age: 74 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: Unknown
Nationality: American
Sexuality: N/A
Chris Van Allsburg was born on the 18th of June, 1949. He is famous for being a Children’s Author. His story, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, which he wrote and illustrated, was the inspiration for “The House on Maple Street” by Stephen King. Chris Van Allsburg’s age is 74. American children’s book author and illustrator best known for Jumanji and The Polar Express. He won two won two Caldecott Medals for his illustrations, in 1982 and 1986.
The 74-year-old children's author was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He studied sculpture at the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design and he opened his own sculpture studio before focusing on his writing. He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.
Chris Van Allsburg is a Gemini and his 75th birthday is in .
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Childhood
Chris Van Allsburg was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Chris Van Allsburg is part of the Baby boomers generation. Also known as "boomers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. They are associated with a rejection of traditional values. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement.
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It's hard to know Chris Van Allsburg birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Saturday. People born on a Saturday enjoy an optimistic and positive disposition. Sometimes it takes them a while to get going, but once they're off, nothing can hold them back.
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The 74-year-old American was born in the Baby Boomers Generation and the Year of the Ox
Education
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Family
Chris Van Allsburg’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Chris Van Allsburg’s parents.
Personal Life
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Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Chris Van Allsburg |
| NICKNAME: | Chris |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Gemini |
| BIRTH DAY: | Saturday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 74-year-old American children's author has done well thus far. Majority of Chris’s money comes from being a children's author. CelebsMoney has recently updated Chris Van Allsburg’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Chris Van Allsburg is a Gemini. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. The greatest overall compatibility with Gemini is Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac: Chris Van Allsburg was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are persistent and straightforward. They have a strong faith and can be seen as stubborn in their old ways.
Ruling Planet: Chris Van Allsburg has a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
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Chris Van Allsburg’s birth sign is Gemini and he has a ruling planet of Mercury.
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