James Tiptree Jr. date of birth:
August 24, 1915
How old was James Tiptree Jr. when died?
71
Where was James Tiptree Jr. born?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
When did James Tiptree Jr. die?
May 19, 1987
What is James Tiptree Jr. nationality?
American
What is James Tiptree Jr.'s occupation?
Artist, intelligence analyst, research psychologist, writer
What genre is James Tiptree Jr.'s work?
Science fiction
Short Biography
Alice Bradley Sheldon (August 24, 1915 – May 19, 1987) was an American science fiction author better known as James Tiptree, Jr., a pen name she used from 1967 to her death. She was most notable for breaking down the barriers between writing perceived as inherently "male" or "female"—it was not publicly known until 1977 that James Tiptree, Jr. was a woman. From 1974 to 1977 she also used the pen name Raccoona Sheldon.