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Lillian Faderman Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

Lillian Faderman is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Surpassing the Love of Men.

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Best Known For:The book Surpassing the Love of Men
Breakthrough:Publication of Surpassing the Love of Men in 1981

10 Quick Facts About Lillian Faderman

  • Full Name: Lillian Faderman
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Famous Person
  • Known For: the book Surpassing the Love of Men
  • Current Role: Professor Emerita
  • Current Employer:California State University Fresno
  • Age: 85 years old
  • Date of Birth: December 15, 1940
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York
  • Marital Status: Married
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Lillian Faderman Age

Lillian Faderman is about 86 years old as of 2026. Lillian Faderman was born in 1940.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, Berkeley.

  • University of California, Los Angeles
    • Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    • Field of Study: English
  • University of California, Berkeley
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: English

Career & Work

Lillian Faderman's career includes professional roles with California State University, Fresno.

Organization: California State University, Fresno
Role: Professor
Period: 1967–2007
Details: Fresno, California

Rise to Fame

Lillian Faderman rose to prominence for her role for the book Surpassing the Love of Men.

Notable Works

Notable works include Surpassing the Love of Men, Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, and The Gay Revolution.

Book

  • Book: Surpassing the Love of Men (Author, 1981)
  • Book: Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers (Author, 1991)
  • Book: The Gay Revolution (Author, 2015)

Awards & Achievements

  • Lambda Literary Award — Lambda Literary Foundation — Multiple Works
  • Yale University James Brudner Award — Yale University — LGBT Research

Lillian Faderman Family & Relationships

Lillian Faderman is married to Phyllis Irwin. She has 1 child, including Avrom Irwin Faderman.

  • Mother: Mary Faderman
  • Children:
    • Avrom Irwin Faderman (1975)

Lesser Known Facts

  • Worked as a nude model in the 1950s to pay for her education at UC Berkeley.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Lillian Faderman
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Famous Person
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 15, 1940
  • Age: 85
  • Birthday: December 15
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Mary Faderman
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Phyllis Irwin

Net Worth & Income

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

Related Biographies

  • Phyllis Irwin (Spouse • Partner since 1972)

Online Presence

  • Website:https://lillianfaderman.net

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