Age | 91 (age at death) |
Birthday | 29 October, 1923 |
Birthplace | Vienna, Austria |
Died | 31 January, 2015 |
Place of Death | San Francisco, California, United States |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | Bulgarian |
Occupation | Writer |
Carl Djerassi (October 29, 1923 – January 30, 2015) was an Austrian-born American chemist, novelist, playwright and co-founder of Djerassi Resident Artists Program with Diane Wood Middlebrook. He is best known for his contribution to the development of oral contraceptive pills, nicknamed the father of the pill.