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Irwin Shaw Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at January 14, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Irwin Shaw Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Irwin Shaw Facts

Full NameIrwin Shaw
BirthdateFebruary 27, 1913
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, NY
Age (in 2025)111 Years Old
ZodiacPisces
OccupationPlaywright

Irwin Shaw Age & Birthday

Irwin Shaw is best known as Playwright who has born on February 27, 1913 in The Bronx, NY. Currently, Irwin Shaw is 111 years, 10 months and 15 days old. Irwin Shaw will celebrate 112th birthday on Thursday, 27th of February 2025. Below the countdown to Irwin Shaw upcoming birthday.

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Irwin Shaw Biography

About

An American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, he is known for The Young Lions, a novel that focuses on the plight of three World War II soldiers. His other famous works include Rich Man, Poor Man (novel), The Girls in Their Summer Dresses (short stories), Bury the Dead (play), and Fire Down Below (screenplay).

Before Fame

He wrote for several radio shows, including Dick Tracy, Studio One, and The Gumps. He published his first play, Bury the Dead, in 1936.

Trivia

His written works are greatly admired and have sold over fourteen million copies.

Family Life

He was born in New York City to Russian-Jewish parents. He had a son, Adam, with his wife, Marian Edwards.

Associated With

He was widely known for The Young Lions, which was made into a movie starring Marlon Brando.

Top Asked Questions about Irwin Shaw

How old is Irwin Shaw in 2025?

Irwin Shaw is 111 years old today.

When was Irwin Shaw born?

Irwin Shaw was born on February 27, 1913 in The Bronx, NY.

What is Irwin Shaw zodiac sign?

Irwin Shaw zodiac sign is Pisces.

What was Irwin Shaw best known for?

Irwin Shaw was best known as Playwright.

Fun Facts about Irwin Shaw's Birthday

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

  • Irwin Shaw was born on Thursday, 58th day / 09th week of 1913
  • Irwin Shaw has Pisces zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Irwin Shaw birthday is XXVII.II.MCMXIII
  • Irwin Shaw's birthstone is Amethyst
  • Irwin Shaw's birth flower is Primrose that symbolize modesty, distinction & virtue
  • Irwin Shaw age in year is 111 years old
  • Irwin Shaw age in month is 1342 months old
  • Irwin Shaw age in day is 40864 days old
  • Irwin Shaw age in hour is 980736 hours old
  • Irwin Shaw age in minute is 58844160 minutes old
  • Irwin Shaw age in second is 3530649600 seconds old
  • Next Irwin Shaw birthday is on Friday, February 27th 2026
  • Irwin Shaw age in next birthday (2026) is 112 years old

Historical Events on Irwin Shaw Birthday (February 27)

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

YearEvent
1973The American Indian Movement occupies Wounded Knee in protest of the federal government.
1976The formerly Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the Polisario Front declares independence as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
1988Sumgait pogrom: The Armenian community in Sumgait, Azerbaijan is targeted in a violent pogrom.
1991Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated".
2001Loganair Flight 670A crashes while attempting to make a water landing in the Firth of Forth in Scotland.
2002Ryanair Flight 296 catches fire at London Stansted Airport. Subsequent investigations criticize Ryanair's handling of the evacuation.
2002Godhra train burning: A Muslim mob torches a train returning from Ayodhya, killing 59 Hindu pilgrims.
2004A bombing of a Superferry by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines' worst terrorist attack kills 116.
2004Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Japanese doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo, is sentenced to death for masterminding the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack.
2007Chinese stock bubble of 2007: The Shanghai Stock Exchange falls 9%, the largest daily fall in ten years, following speculation about a crackdown on illegal share offerings and trading, and fears about accelerating inflation.
2008Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist Mas Selamat Kastari escapes from a detention center in Singapore, hiding in Johor, Malaysia until he was recaptured over a year later.
2010An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale strikes central parts of Chile leaving over 500 victims, and thousands injured. The quake triggers a tsunami which strikes Hawaii shortly after.
2013A shooting takes place at a factory in Menznau, Switzerland, in which five people (including the perpetrator) are killed and five others injured.
2015Russian politician Boris Nemtsov is assassinated in Moscow while out walking with his girlfriend.
2019Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder downs Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's Mig-21 in an aerial dogfight and capture him after conducting airstrikes in Jammu and Kashmir.
1986The birth of Jonathan Moreira, Brazilian footballer
1986The birth of Sandeep Singh, Indian field hockey player
1987The birth of Florence Kiplagat, Kenyan runner
1987The birth of Valeriy Andriytsev, Ukrainian wrestler
1988The birth of Iain Ramsay, Australian footballer
1988The birth of Dustin Jeffrey, Canadian ice hockey player
1989The birth of David Button, English footballer
1989The birth of Lloyd Rigby, English footballer
1990The birth of Elijah Taylor, New Zealand rugby league player
1991The birth of Azeem Rafiq, Pakistani cricketer
1992The birth of Ioannis Potouridis, Greek footballer
1992The birth of Jonjo Shelvey, English footballer
1995The birth of Laura Gulbe, Latvian tennis player
1996The birth of Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, Thai singer and dancer
1998The birth of Todd Cantwell, English footballer
2012The death of Helga Vlahović, Croatian journalist and producer (b. 1945)
2013The death of Van Cliburn, American pianist (b. 1934)
2013The death of Ramon Dekkers, Dutch mixed martial artist and kick-boxer (b. 1969)
2013The death of Dale Robertson, American actor (b. 1923)
2013The death of Adolfo Zaldívar, Chilean lawyer and politician (b. 1943)
2014The death of Aaron Allston, American game designer and author (b. 1960)
2014The death of Terry Rand, American basketball player (b. 1934)
2015The death of Boris Nemtsov, Russian academic and politician, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia (b. 1959)
2015The death of Leonard Nimoy, American actor (b. 1931)
2015The death of Julio César Strassera, Argentinian lawyer and jurist (b. 1933)
2016The death of Yi Cheol-seung, South Korean lawyer and politician (b. 1922)
2016The death of James Z. Davis, American lawyer and judge (b. 1943)
2018The death of Steve Folkes, Australian rugby league player and coach (b. 1959)
2019The death of France-Albert René, Seychellois politician, 2nd President of Seychelles (b. 1935)
2021The death of Ng Man-tat, Hong Kong actor (b. 1952)

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