| Birth Day | July 1, 1949 |
| Birth Place | Germany |
| Age | 71 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | May 25, 2017 (age 67) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Denis Johnson, a versatile and acclaimed writer, is projected to have a net worth of $1 million in 2024. Although predominantly recognized for his poetic talent, it is interesting to note that he is also well-known as a poet in Germany. With his immense contribution to literature and various literary genres, Johnson has earned a substantial fortune throughout his career. As a poet, Johnson's work resonates with readers worldwide and his popularity in Germany further underscores his international acclaim and influence in the realm of poetry.
A German-born American poet and author, he is best known for his short story collection, Jesus' Son (1992), and for his novel, Tree of Smoke (2007). He was the 2007 recipient of the National Book Award, and he was also a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
He published his first poetry collection, The Man Among Seals, when he was just nineteen years old. He later attended the University of Iowa, where he studied poetry and fiction writing.
He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1986 and a Lannan Fellowship in Fiction in 1993.
Born in West Germany, he grew up in Japan, the Philippines, and the United States. He was married three times and had three children; his third marriage was to Cindy Lee.
His short story collection, Jesus' Son, was adapted into a film starring Billy Crudup.
