Best Known For:The book The Naked and the Dead
Breakthrough:Published his debut novel The Naked and the Dead, which was a massive commercial success and established him as a major
10 Quick Facts About Norman Kingsley Mailer
- Full Name: Norman Kingsley Mailer
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Naked and the Dead
- Date of Birth: January 31, 1923
- Age: 103 years old
- Place of Birth: Long Branch, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Norris Church Mailer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Norman Kingsley Mailer Age
Norman Kingsley Mailer is about 103 years old as of 2026. Norman Kingsley Mailer was born in 1923.
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Norman Kingsley Mailer Height
Norman Kingsley Mailer stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Engineering.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Engineering
- Period: 1939–1943
Rise to Fame
Norman Kingsley Mailer rose to prominence for his role for the book The Naked and the Dead.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Naked and the Dead, The Armies of the Night, and The Executioner's Song.
- Book: The Naked and the Dead (Author, 1948) — Breakthrough novel
- Book: The Armies of the Night (Author, 1968) — Pulitzer Prize winner
- Book: The Executioner's Song (Author, 1979) — Pulitzer Prize winner
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction — Columbia University — 1969 — The Armies of the Night
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction — Columbia University — 1980 — The Executioner's Song
Norman Kingsley Mailer Family & Relationships
Norman Kingsley Mailer is widowed. He has 8 children, including Susan Mailer and Danielle Mailer.
- Father: Isaac Barnett Mailer
- Mother: Fanny Schneider
- Siblings:
- Barbara Jane Mailer
- Children:
- Susan Mailer
- Danielle Mailer
- Elizabeth Anne Mailer
- Kate Mailer
- Michael Mailer (1964)
- Stephen Mailer (1966)
- Maggie Mailer
- John Buffalo Mailer (1978)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Norman Kingsley Mailer
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 31, 1923
- Age: 103
- Birthday: January 31
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Long Branch, New Jersey
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Isaac Barnett Mailer
- Mother: Fanny Schneider
- Siblings: Barbara Jane Mailer
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Norris Church Mailer
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Norris Church Mailer (Spouse • Sixth wife)
- Adele Morales (Spouse • Second wife)
- Michael Mailer (Child • Son)
- Stephen Mailer (Child • Son)
