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Octavia Butler was an American science fiction writer and one of the first African-American women to achieve prominence in the genre. She was the recipient of both the Hugo and Nebula awards, and her work has been adapted for film and television. Born in Pasadena, California, Butler was raised by her mother, a housekeeper, and her father, a shoeshiner. She began writing at the age of 10, and her first published work, "Crossover," appeared in 1971. Butler's best-known works include the Patternist series, the Xenogenesis trilogy, and the Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents novels. She also wrote several short stories, including "Bloodchild," which won both the Hugo and Nebula awards. Butler died in 2006 at the age of 58. Her work has been widely praised for its exploration of themes such as race, gender, and power.

Popular As Octavia Estelle Butler
Occupation writer
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 22 June, 1947
Birthday 22 June
Birthplace Pasadena, California, USA
Date of death 24 February, 2006
Died Place Lake Forest Park, Washington, USA
Nationality United States

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Octavia Butler Height, Weight & Measurements

At 59 years old, Octavia Butler height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Octavia Butler Net Worth

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2004

She was a writer, known for Wild Seed, Dawn and Chisholm '72 (2004).

1995

In 1995, she became the first science-fiction writer to be awarded the MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant, which paid her US$295,000 over a 5-year period. The award is given annually to people who challenge and expand the boundaries of their chosen fields.

1970

She began writing at age 10. In 1970 she attended a fantasy writer's workshop in East Lansing, Michigan.

1968

Received an Associate of Arts degree in 1968 from Pasadena City College. She then attended California State University, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Los Angeles.

1947

Octavia Butler was born on June 22, 1947 in Pasadena, California, USA as Octavia Estelle Butler.