★ HOW OLD IS TANA FRENCH?
Tana French is 53 years old, born May 10, 1973 in IT · Taurus.
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About
Tana French won four major awards for her debut novel In the Woods, a psychological mystery that established her as Ireland's preeminent crime writer. Born in Italy on May 10, 1973, French is an Irish writer and theatrical actress based in Dublin. The Independent dubbed her "the First Lady of Irish Crime". As a Taurus, she channels the sign's methodical precision into intricate plot construction.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Tana French is an Irish writer and theatrical actress born May 10, 1973, in Italy. She made her mark with In the Woods, a psychological mystery debut that swept four major literary awards—the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry—for best first novel. The Independent crowned her "the First Lady of Irish Crime," a title that reflects her dominance in the genre. French divides her work between acting on stage and writing; both crafts demand the emotional intelligence and interpretive rigor her novels display. Based in Dublin, she has become central to contemporary Irish literature. Her life-path number 8 resonates with her trajectory: mastery through sustained effort and strategic vision. Born under Taurus, French embodies the sign's reputation for methodical persistence—her crime novels are architectural rather than sensational, building dread through layers of psychological detail.
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Trivia
- In the Woods, her 2007 debut, won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards for best first novel in a single season.
- The Independent awarded her the title "the First Lady of Irish Crime," cementing her status in the genre.
- French is a resident of Dublin and maintains an active career as both a theatrical actress and novelist.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Tana French extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tana French?
- Tana French is 53 years old (born May 10, 1973).
- When is Tana French's birthday?
- Tana French was born on May 10, 1973.
- What is Tana French's zodiac sign?
- Tana French is a Taurus, born May 10, 1973.
- What is Tana French's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tana French was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Tana French from?
- Tana French is from IT.
- What does Tana French do?
- Tana French is a actor.
- Is Tana French still alive?
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