Brandon Taylor is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Real Life.
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Best Known For:The book Real Life
Breakthrough:Published debut novel Real Life which was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize
10 Quick Facts About Brandon Taylor
- Full Name: Brandon Taylor
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Real Life
- Current Role: Author
- Place of Birth: Prattville, Alabama
- Birth Year: 1989
- Marital Status: Single
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Brandon Taylor Age
Brandon Taylor is about 37 years old as of 2026. Brandon Taylor was born in 1989.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Auburn University at Montgomery, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and other institutions.
- Auburn University at Montgomery
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Chemistry
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Field of Study: Biochemistry
- Iowa Writers' Workshop
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Creative Writing
Career & Work
Brandon Taylor's career includes writing and editorial roles with Literary Hub.
Organization: Literary Hub
Role: Senior Editor
Period: 2019–Present
Rise to Fame
Brandon Taylor rose to prominence for his role for the book Real Life.
Notable Works
Notable works include Real Life, Filthy Animals, and The Late Americans.
- Book: Real Life (Author, 2020) — Shortlisted for the Booker Prize
- Book: Filthy Animals (Author, 2021) — Story collection
- Book: The Late Americans (Author, 2023) — Novel
Awards & Achievements
- Story Prize — The Story Prize — Filthy Animals
Lesser Known Facts
- Taylor spent several years in a doctoral program for biochemistry before pivoting to creative writing.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Brandon Taylor
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1989
- Place of Birth: Prattville, Alabama
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/blgtylr
