| Birth Day | March 28, 1909 |
| Birth Place | Michigan |
| Age | 111 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | May 9, 1981 (age 72) |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Nelson Algren, a renowned novelist based in Michigan, is projected to have a net worth of $2 million by 2024. Recognized for his literary contributions, Algren's talent has garnered him both critical acclaim and financial success. Known for his gritty depiction of American life and his ability to capture the struggles of the working class, Algren's novels have resonated with readers across the world. With a net worth that reflects his literary achievements, Algren continues to be celebrated as one of Michigan's most esteemed novelists.
Author who wrote The Man with the Golden Arm, for which he won the National Book Award. His other successful works include Chicago, City on the Make (1951) and A Walk on the Wild Side (1956).
He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in journalism and subsequently worked for a local paper. He published his debut novel, Somebody in Boots, in 1935.
He was a three-time
He wed his second wife, Betty Ann Jones, in 1965. Previously, he had been married to Amanda Kontowicz. He also had an affair with existentialist author Simone de Beauvoir.
He, like Anne Lindbergh , was a National Book Award winner.
