Isaac Asimov

Novelist

Isaac Asimov was born in Petrovichi, Russia on January 2nd, 1920 and is the Novelist. At the age of 72, Isaac Asimov biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Isaak Yudovich Ozimov, The Human Typewriter, Isaak Judah Ozimov
Date of Birth
January 2, 1920
Nationality
Russia
Place of Birth
Petrovichi, Russia
Death Date
Apr 6, 1992 (age 72)
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Isaac Asimov Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 72 years old, Isaac Asimov has this physical status:

Height
175cm
Weight
Not Available
Hair Color
Grey
Eye Color
Dark brown
Build
Slim
Measurements
Not Available
Isaac Asimov Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Secular Humanist
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
Boys High School in Brooklyn, Seth Low Junior College, Columbia University School of General Studies) in 1939, Columbia University MA in chemistry in 1941 and earned a PhD in biochemistry in 1948
Isaac Asimov Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Not Available
Children
Not Available
Dating / Affair
Not Available
Parents
Anna Rachel, Judah Asimov
Siblings
Stanley Asimov (vp of New York Newsday), Marcia (born Manya)
Isaac Asimov Life

About

Prolific Russian-American author of science fiction books, including The Foundation series, The Robot series, The Bicentennial Man and I, Robot. He is regarded as part of the Golden Age of Science Fiction.

Before Fame

As a youth, he was enthused with science fiction books, but his father dismissed them as garbage. He obtained his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Columbia University's extension program, studying zoology and chemistry. His education helped him to obtain a Boston University medical faculty position.

Trivia

He was awarded the 1957 Thomas Alva Edison Foundation Award for his book, Building Blocks of the Universe.

Family Life

He was born in Russia to a Jewish family; when he was a young boy, he and his parents immigrated to the United States. He married Gertrude Blugerman in 1942 and married Janet Jeppson just weeks after his 1973 divorce from Blugerman.

Associated With

Will Smith appeared in the film version of Asimov's science fiction book I, Robot.

The best ten TV shows of 2023 are Rotten Tomatoes...but how many have YOU watched?

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 26, 2023
The year's end is near, and the Top Ten TV Shows of 2023 follow. From Blue Eye Samurai to Cunk On Earth, the last twelve months have been filled with amazing television all around the globe. However, with so many shows to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which is worth the watch time. MailOnline has compiled a list of the Top Ten TV shows from this year, so you won't miss out on the best from this year. Have you watched any of these stellar shows? Take a look and let us know what you're missing.

Rotten Tomatoes ranks as one of the top TV shows of 2023, so what have YOU seen?

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2023
With the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, it has been a tough year for television, but there were still some entertaining series that kept viewers interested. To help you with your viewing experience, DailyMail.com has devoted its attention to Rotten Tomatoes to wade through the slew of choices available on streaming services and TV networks. Every series is given a score on Rotten Tomatoes. A percentage is determined based on critic and audience ratings, which are used in the Tomatometer system. Any collection with a higher percentage than 75% and at least 20 reviews has been given the Certificate of Freshness.

In a significant move toward infinite clean energy, scientists beam solar power from SPACE

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 12, 2023
'Space solar power' is a term coined by science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov in 1941, but California scientists have now demonstrated that it is also feasible. From a spacecraft named MAPLE, which was launched to orbit in January, the researchers brought solar power to Earth. MAPLE is supplied with solar panels capable of withstanding "the harsh environment of space," including wild temperature swings and solar radiation.