Date of Birth: October 10, 1960
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Hilton Als is an acclaimed American writer and theater critic, known for his insightful and often provocative commentary on race, sexuality, and the arts. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Als has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary American literature and criticism through his work for The New Yorker, where he has been a staff writer since 1994. Als attended Manhattan’s prestigious St. Ann’s School and later graduated from Columbia University. His career took off with his contributions to publications such as The Village Voice and Vibe. In 2013, Als won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism for his work at The New Yorker. He has published several books, including “The Women” and “White Girls,” which blend memoir, biography, and cultural criticism. Als has taught at various institutions, including Yale University and Columbia University, and has received numerous fellowships and awards for his contributions to literature and criticism.
5 Interesting Facts about Hilton Als
1. Hilton Als won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2013.
2. His book “White Girls” was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
3. Als has taught at Yale University, Columbia University, and Wesleyan University.
4. He was a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2000.
5. Als curated an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art titled “Alice Neel, Uptown” in 2017.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hilton Als
1. “Identity is a fluid thing, and no one has the right to define it for you.”
2. “Writing is a way of processing our lives. And it can be a way of healing.”
3. “Theater is a space where we can confront the most difficult questions and emotions.”
4. “Art is not about what you see, but what you make others see.”
5. “The best criticism should be a bridge, not a wall.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$2 million
Children
Hilton Als does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Hilton Als – The New Yorker](https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/hilton-als
2. [Hilton Als – Pulitzer Prize](https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/hilton-als-new-yorker
3. [Hilton Als – MacArthur Foundation](https://www.macfound.org/fellows/971/
4. [Hilton Als – Guggenheim Fellowship](https://www.gf.org/fellows/all-fellows/hilton-als/
5. [Hilton Als – Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22676.Hilton_Als
