Winston Groom
American writer (1943-2020)
1943 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
American writer (1943-2020)
Born
March 23, 1943
Died
2020 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, historian, novelist
United StatesBorn in Washington, D.C.Died in Fairhope
1943
Born in Washington, D.C. (1943-03-23)
2011
AwardHarper Lee Award
2020
Died in Fairhope
About
Winston Francis Groom Jr. was an American author. He is best known for his best-selling novel Forrest Gump (1986), which became a 1990s cultural phenomenon after being adapted as the film of the same name directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks. After the film was released, gaining a high box office and winning numerous awards, Groom's novel sold more than one million copies worldwide. Groom wrote a sequel, Gump & Co., published in 1995. His last novel was El Paso (2016).
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Who is Winston Groom?+
Winston Francis Groom Jr. was an American author. He is best known for his best-selling novel Forrest Gump (1986), which became a 1990s cultural phenomenon after being adapted as the film of the same name directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks. After the film was released, gaining a high
What does the name Winston mean?+
The name Winston means "A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.". It is of English origin.
When was Winston Groom born?+
Winston Groom was born on March 23, 1943.
When did Winston Groom die?+
Winston Groom died in 2020, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.
The name Winston is of English origin, meaning "A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Winston — March 23, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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— a reader
Legend.
— anon
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