Bryan Washington Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Books, Awards

Bryan Washington is a distinguished American writer based in Houston.

His debut short story collection, Lot (2019), gained widespread recognition and won several accolades, including the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction.

His novel Memorial (2020) was named a New York Times Notable Book and is being adapted for television by A24.

Washington’s recent works include Family Meal (2023) and the upcoming novel Palaver (2025).

He teaches at Rice University and has written for various esteemed publications.

Profile

• Full Name: Bryan Washington
• Stage Name: Bryan Washington
• Born: April 22, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Kentucky, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American writer
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Boyfriend: Mike
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: Unknown  

Early Life And Education

Bryan Washington was born on April 22, 1993, in Kentucky, United States. Details about his parents remain private, though they are often referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Washington, and there is limited information about any potential siblings.

He graduated from James E. Taylor High School in 2011 before continuing his education at the University of Houston, where he earned a BA in English. Washington later pursued an MFA at the University of New Orleans.

Washington is of mixed ethnicity. He is the son of a Black mother and a Latino father, and his cultural heritage plays a significant role in shaping his writing. His religious background is not widely known.

Career

Bryan Washington’s debut short story collection, Lot (2019), is set in Houston and explores themes of race, sexuality, and family through interconnected stories.

The collection received widespread critical acclaim and earned several prestigious awards, including the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction. It was also recognized as one of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35, highlighting Washington’s emerging voice in contemporary literature.

In 2020, Washington published his first novel, Memorial, a poignant exploration of a young couple navigating the complexities of their relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

The novel received significant praise, earning a spot as a New York Times Notable Book and garnering multiple award nominations, including for the Aspen Words Literary Prize and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. A24 acquired the rights to adapt Memorial for television, with Washington himself adapting the novel for the screen.

Washington’s second novel, Family Meal (2023), further cements his reputation as a significant contemporary writer. It delves into the complexities of family and identity within a multicultural context and was shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction in 2024.

Alongside his literary work, Washington contributes essays to prominent publications like The New Yorker and Time and is a columnist for The New York Times Magazine. As the Writer-in-Residence at Rice University, Washington also teaches English and advocates for racial justice, holding the role of Scholar in Residence for Racial Justice.

Awards and Nominations

Bryan Washington, an acclaimed American writer, has received numerous awards and nominations, including:

• Dylan Thomas Prize (2020, Winner)
• Lambda Literary Awards (2020, Winner for Gay Fiction)
• Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence (2019, Winner)
• National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 (Honoree)
• New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award (Winner)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @bry.washing  

Personal Life

Bryan Washington is currently in a relationship with his boyfriend, Mike, a Japanese American chef. While they maintain a relatively private personal life, their relationship remains integral to Washington’s narrative.

Net Worth

Bryan Washington’s net worth and financial status are not publicly disclosed. However, as the author of several acclaimed works, including Lot, Memorial, and Family Meal, and a lecturer at Rice University, it can be inferred that he has achieved a degree of financial stability through his successful writing career and academic role. Specific details about his financial situation remain private.