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Sharon Olds is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Stag's Leap.

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Best Known For:The book Stag's Leap
Breakthrough:Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2013

10 Quick Facts About Sharon Olds

  • Full Name: Sharon Olds
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Famous Person
  • Known For: the book Stag's Leap
  • Current Role: Professor
  • Current Employer:New York University
  • Age: 83 years old
  • Date of Birth: November 19, 1942
  • Place of Birth: San Francisco, California
  • Marital Status: Divorced
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Sharon Olds Age

Sharon Olds is about 84 years old as of 2026. Sharon Olds was born in 1942.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Stanford University and Columbia University.

  • Stanford University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Period: 1964
  • Columbia University
    • Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    • Period: 1972

Career & Work

Sharon Olds' career includes professional roles with New York University.

Organization: New York University
Role: Professor of Creative Writing
Period: 1983–Present
Details: New York

Rise to Fame

Sharon Olds rose to prominence for her role for the book Stag's Leap.

Notable Works

Notable works include Stag's Leap and The Dead and the Living.

Book

  • Book: Stag's Leap (Author, 2012)
  • Book: The Dead and the Living (Author, 1984)

Awards & Achievements

  • Pulitzer Prize for Poetry — Columbia University — Stag's Leap

Personal Information

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

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 19, 1942
  • Age: 83
  • Birthday: November 19
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: San Francisco, California

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Divorced

Net Worth & Income

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

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