Best Known For:The book The Pine Barrens
10 Quick Facts About John McPhee
- Full Name: John McPhee
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Pine Barrens
- Current Role: Writer
- Date of Birth: March 8, 1931
- Age: 95 years old
- Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Yolanda Whitman
- Employer Type: Independent
John McPhee Age
John McPhee is about 95 years old as of 2026. John McPhee was born in 1931.
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Education
He attended Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Princeton University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
John McPhee's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New Yorker.
Organization: The New Yorker
Role: Staff Writer
Period: 1965–Present
Details: Prolific writer known for long-form narrative journalism.
Rise to Fame
John McPhee rose to prominence for his role for the book The Pine Barrens.
Notable Works
Notable works include Annals of the Former World and The Pine Barrens.
- Book: Annals of the Former World (Author, 1998) — Pulitzer Prize winner
- Book: The Pine Barrens (Author, 1968)
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction — The Pulitzer Prizes — Annals of the Former World
John McPhee Family & Relationships
John McPhee is married to Yolanda Whitman.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John McPhee
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 8, 1931
- Age: 95
- Birthday: March 8
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Yolanda Whitman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Yolanda Whitman (Spouse • Wife)
