John Angus McPhee is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Annals of the Former World.
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Best Known For:The book Annals of the Former World
Breakthrough:Published his first book, A Sense of Where You Are, about Bill Bradley in 1965
10 Quick Facts About John Angus McPhee
- Full Name: John Angus McPhee
- Nationality: American
- Known For: the book Annals of the Former World
- Age: 95 years old
- Date of Birth: March 8, 1931
- Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Yolanda Whitman
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
- Salary: $45K – $188K
John Angus McPhee Age
John Angus McPhee is about 95 years old as of 2026. John Angus McPhee was born in 1931.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Princeton University and Cambridge University.
- Princeton University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 1953
- Cambridge University
- Period: 1953–1954
Career & Work
John Angus McPhee's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New Yorker.
Organization: The New Yorker
Role: Staff Writer
Period: 1965–Present
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
John Angus McPhee rose to prominence for his role for the book Annals of the Former World.
Notable Works
Notable works include Annals of the Former World and Coming into the Country.
Book
- Book: Annals of the Former World (Author, 1998) — Pulitzer Prize winner
- Book: Coming into the Country (Author, 1977)
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction — Columbia University — 1999 — Annals of the Former World
John Angus McPhee Family & Relationships
John Angus McPhee is married to Yolanda Whitman. He has 4 children, including Laura McPhee and Jenny McPhee.
- Father: Harry McPhee
- Mother: Mary McPhee
- Children:
- Laura McPhee (1958)
- Jenny McPhee (1962)
- Martha McPhee (1964)
- Sarah McPhee
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Angus McPhee
- Gender: Male
- 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
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Harry McPhee
- Mother: Mary McPhee
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Yolanda Whitman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Yolanda Whitman (Spouse • Wife)
