| Birth Day | January 1, 1919 |
| Birth Place | New York City, NY |
| Age | 101 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jan 27, 2010 (age 91) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
J.D. Salinger, the renowned novelist hailing from New York, is expected to have a net worth of $20 million in the year 2024. Salinger's immense talent and contribution to the literary world have earned him both critical acclaim and financial success. Revered for his iconic novel "The Catcher in the Rye" and other notable works, Salinger's compelling storytelling and unique characterization have resonated with readers across the globe. Despite his reclusive nature, his literary genius has ensured a lasting impact on the world of literature, solidifying his financial standing and securing his legacy in the hearts of avid readers.
Famously reclusive American author of Catcher in the Rye, a controversial novel that paints a compelling picture of teenage disillusionment and alienation. His other literary works include a short story collection entitled Nine Stories and a novella called Hapworth 16, 1924.
He was sent by his parents to Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania, where he spent his late nights secretly writing stories. He later dropped out of both New York University and Ursinus College before enrolling in a life-changing creative writing course at Columbia University.
He disliked reporters and any invasion of his privacy, and, not wanting further attention from the press, he stopped publishing in the early 1970s.
He was married three times: to Sylvia Welter (1945-1947), Claire Douglas (1955-1967), and Colleen O'Neil (1988 until his death). With his second wife, Claire Douglas, he had two children: Margaret and Matthew.
Catcher in the Rye and Lois Lowry's novel The Giver have both been repeatedly challenged by the American Library Association (ALA).
