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Chuck Palahniuk is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Fight Club.

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Best Known For:The book Fight Club
Breakthrough:Published his breakthrough novel Fight Club in 1996

10 Quick Facts About Chuck Palahniuk

  • Full Name: Chuck Palahniuk
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Famous Person
  • Known For: the book Fight Club
  • Current Role: Author
  • Age: 64 years old
  • Date of Birth: February 21, 1962
  • Place of Birth: Pasco, Washington
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Popular As: Charles Michael Palahniuk
Chuck Palahniuk
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Chuck Palahniuk Age

Chuck Palahniuk is about 64 years old as of 2026. Chuck Palahniuk was born in 1962.

Education

He attended University of Oregon, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.

  • University of Oregon
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism
    • Period: 1986

Career & Work

Chuck Palahniuk's career includes professional roles with Freightliner.

Organization: Freightliner
Role: Diesel Mechanic
Details: Portland, OR · Worked as a mechanic until his writing career became successful

Rise to Fame

Chuck Palahniuk rose to prominence for his role for the book Fight Club.

Notable Works

Notable works include Fight Club, Choke, and Invisible Monsters.

Book

  • Book: Fight Club (Author, 1996)
  • Book: Choke (Author, 2001)
  • Book: Invisible Monsters (Author, 1999)

Awards & Achievements

  • Oregon Book Award — Oregon Literary Arts — Best Novel

Chuck Palahniuk Family & Relationships

  • Father: Fred Palahniuk
  • Mother: Carol Palahniuk

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Chuck Palahniuk
  • Popular As: Charles Michael Palahniuk
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Famous Person
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: February 21, 1962
  • Age: 64
  • Birthday: February 21
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Pasco, Washington

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Fred Palahniuk
  • Mother: Carol Palahniuk
  • Marital Status: Married

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Business

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