★ HOW OLD IS HEATHER O'NEILL?
Heather O'Neill is 52 years old, born October 4, 1973 in CA · Libra.
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About
Heather O'Neill debuted with *Lullabies for Little Criminals*, a novel that won Canada Reads 2007 and became an international bestseller. Born in Canada in 1973, O'Neill is a novelist, poet, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist whose work was recognized by Chatelaine as influential. Her debut also won the Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction and earned shortlist spots on the Orange Prize and Governor General's Award. As a Libra, she channels introspective depth into character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Heather O'Neill is a Canadian novelist, poet, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist born in 1973. Her 2006 debut novel, *Lullabies for Little Criminals*, became a defining moment in her career when it won the Canada Reads competition in 2007, championed by singer-songwriter John K. Samson. The novel went on to win the Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction and was shortlisted for eight major awards, including the Orange Prize for Fiction, the Governor General's Award, and longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. *Lullabies for Little Criminals* became a publishing sensation in Canada and crossed over to international readership as a bestseller. O'Neill was later named by Chatelaine magazine as one of Canada's most influential women. As a screenwriter and journalist alongside her novelistic work, O'Neill operates across multiple narrative forms. Born under the Libra sign, she brings intellectual balance and emotional nuance to her storytelling. Her Life Path number of 7 reflects her introspective, analytical approach to character and language.
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Trivia
- *Lullabies for Little Criminals* was championed by musician John K. Samson in the 2007 Canada Reads competition.
- The debut novel was shortlisted for eight major awards, including the Orange Prize for Fiction and the Governor General's Award.
- Heather O'Neill was recognized by Chatelaine magazine as one of the most influential women in Canada.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Heather O'Neill release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Yann GbohoSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Heather O'Neill?
- Heather O'Neill is 52 years old (born October 4, 1973).
- When is Heather O'Neill's birthday?
- Heather O'Neill was born on October 4, 1973.
- What is Heather O'Neill's zodiac sign?
- Heather O'Neill is a Libra, born October 4, 1973.
- What is Heather O'Neill's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Heather O'Neill was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Heather O'Neill from?
- Heather O'Neill is from CA.
- What does Heather O'Neill do?
- Heather O'Neill is a writer.
- Is Heather O'Neill still alive?
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