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Cornell Woolrich Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 14, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Cornell Woolrich Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Cornell Woolrich Facts

Full NameCornell Woolrich
BirthdateDecember 04, 1903
Birth PlaceNew York City, NY
Age (in 2025)122 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationNovelist

Cornell Woolrich Age & Birthday

Cornell Woolrich is best known as Novelist who has born on December 04, 1903 in New York City, NY. Currently, Cornell Woolrich is 122 years, 0 months and 10 days old. Cornell Woolrich will celebrate 123rd birthday on Friday, 4th of December 2026. Below the countdown to Cornell Woolrich upcoming birthday.

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Cornell Woolrich Biography

About

An American novelist and short story writer whose crime fiction inspired numerous film noir screenplays, he sometimes published under the pen names of George Hopley and William Irish. His numerous works include Phantom Lady (1942), Hotel Room (1958), and Savage Bride (1950).

Before Fame

He briefly studied at Columbia University, dropping out when his debut novel, Cover Charge, was published. He subsequently worked as a screenwriter in Los Angeles.

Trivia

He suffered from alcoholism and died weighing only 89 pounds.

Family Life

A closeted homosexual, he was briefly married to Violet Virginia Blackton (the marriage was annulled after several months).

Associated With

His 1940 novel, The Bride Wore Black, was made into a film by Francois Truffaut.

Top Asked Questions about Cornell Woolrich

How old is Cornell Woolrich in 2025?

Cornell Woolrich is 122 years old today.

When was Cornell Woolrich born?

Cornell Woolrich was born on December 04, 1903 in New York City, NY.

What is Cornell Woolrich zodiac sign?

Cornell Woolrich zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Cornell Woolrich best known for?

Cornell Woolrich was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Cornell Woolrich's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Cornell Woolrich's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Cornell Woolrich was born on Friday, 338th day / 49th week of 1903
  • Cornell Woolrich has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Cornell Woolrich birthday is IV.XII.MCMIII
  • Cornell Woolrich's birthstone is Turquoise
  • Cornell Woolrich's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • Cornell Woolrich age in year is 122 years old
  • Cornell Woolrich age in month is 1464 months old
  • Cornell Woolrich age in day is 44571 days old
  • Cornell Woolrich age in hour is 1069704 hours old
  • Cornell Woolrich age in minute is 64182240 minutes old
  • Cornell Woolrich age in second is 3850934400 seconds old
  • Next Cornell Woolrich birthday is on Friday, December 4th 2026
  • Cornell Woolrich age in next birthday (2026) is 123 years old

Historical Events on Cornell Woolrich Birthday (December 04)

Below are historical events that coincided with Cornell Woolrich's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1981South Africa grants independence to the Ciskei "homeland" (not recognized by any government outside South Africa).
1982The People's Republic of China adopts its current constitution.
1983US Navy aircraft from USS John F. Kennedy and USS Independence attack Syrian missile sites in Lebanon in response to an F-14 being fired on by an SA-7. One A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair are shot down. One American pilot is killed, one is rescued, and one is captured.
1984Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Army soldiers kill 107-150 civilians in Mannar.
1986The MV Amazon Venture oil tanker begins leaking oil while at the port of Savannah in the United States, resulting in an oil spill of approximately 500,000 US gallons (1,900,000 L).
1991Terry A. Anderson is released after seven years in captivity as a hostage in Beirut; he is the last and longest-held American hostage in Lebanon.
1991Pan American World Airways ceases its operations after 64 years.
1992Somali Civil War: President George H. W. Bush orders 28,000 U.S. troops to Somalia in Northeast Africa.
1998The Unity Module, the second module of the International Space Station, is launched.
2005Tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong protest for democracy and call on the government to allow universal and equal suffrage.
2006Six black youths assault a white teenager in Jena, Louisiana.
2014Islamic insurgents kill three state police at a traffic circle before taking an empty school and a "press house" in Grozny. Ten state forces die with 28 injured in gun battles ending with ten insurgents killed.
2015A firebomb is thrown into a restaurant in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing 17 people.
2017The Thomas Fire starts near Santa Paula in California. It eventually became the largest wildfire in modern California history to date after burning 440 square miles (1,140 km2) in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
2021Semeru on the Indonesian island of Java erupts, killing at least 68 people.
1986The birth of Martell Webster, American basketball player
1987The birth of Orlando Brown, American actor and rapper
1988The birth of Andriy Pylyavskyi, Ukrainian footballer
1988The birth of Yeng Constantino, Filipina singer and songwriter
1990The birth of Lukman Haruna, Nigerian footballer
1990The birth of Blake Leary, Australian rugby league player
1990The birth of Igor Sjunin, Estonian triple jumper
1991The birth of Reality Winner, American intelligence specialist convicted of espionage
1992The birth of Peta Hiku, New Zealand rugby league player
1992The birth of Jean-Claude Iranzi, Rwandan footballer
1992The birth of Kim Seok-Jin, South Korean singer, songwriter and actor
1996The birth of Diogo Jota, Portuguese professional footballer
1996The birth of Sebastián Vegas, Chilean footballer
1996The birth of Ivan Belikov, Russian footballer
1999The birth of Kim Do-yeon, South Korean singer and actress
2012The death of Jack Brooks, American colonel, lawyer, and politician (b. 1922)
2012The death of Miguel Calero, Colombian footballer and manager (b. 1971)
2012The death of Anthony Deane-Drummond, English general (b. 1917)
2013The death of Joana Raspall i Juanola, Spanish author and poet (b. 1913)
2014The death of Claudia Emerson, American poet and academic (b. 1957)
2014The death of V. R. Krishna Iyer, Indian lawyer and judge (b. 1914)
2014The death of Vincent L. McKusick, American lawyer and judge (b. 1921)
2014The death of Jeremy Thorpe, English lawyer and politician (b. 1929)
2015The death of Bill Bennett, Canadian lawyer and politician, 27th Premier of British Columbia (b. 1932)
2015The death of Robert Loggia, American actor and director (b. 1930)
2015The death of Yossi Sarid, Israeli journalist and politician, 15th Israeli Minister of Education (b. 1940)
2016The death of Patricia Robins, British writer and WAAF officer (b. 1921)
2017The death of Shashi Kapoor, Indian actor (b. 1938)
2022The death of Bob McGrath, American singer and actor (b. 1932)
2022The death of Patrick Tambay, French race car driver (b. 1949)

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