| Birth Day | February 26, 1898 |
| Birth Place | Michigan |
| Age | 121 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jan 5, 1988 (age 89) |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Harold Matson was a highly successful literary agent who was born on February 26, 1898 in Michigan. Known for his impeccable taste and shrewd business acumen, Matson worked tirelessly to build a reputation for himself in the publishing industry. Over the years, he represented and nurtured the careers of numerous celebrated authors, earning him both respect and substantial financial success. In 2024, his net worth was estimated to be an impressive $430.9 million, a testament to his remarkable achievements and contributions to the literary world. Despite his financial accomplishments, Matson remained dedicated to his craft and continued to prioritize the success of his clients above all else.
Literary agent who helped launch and manage the careers of Writers Evelyn Waugh,
He worked as a reporter in California, Hawaii and Arizona, later joining the McClure Newspaper syndicate, and then worked for a literary agency for six years before opening his own.
He negotiated a $106,000 contract, a record sum at the time, for the paperback rights to Robert Ruark's Something of Value, and got Doubleday to agree to advance $20,000 to an unknown author working on their first book.
He had two daughters and three sons with his wife Ann T. Matson.
John Irving was just one of the many prominent authors signed to his literary agency.
