| Birth Day | August 22, 1920 |
| Birth Place | Waukegan, IL |
| Age | 100 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jun 5, 2012 (age 91) |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Ray Bradbury, the renowned American novelist, is estimated to have a net worth of $30 million in 2024. Born and raised in Waukegan, Illinois, Bradbury's literary contributions have earned him widespread recognition. He is celebrated for his imaginative and thought-provoking works, with classics like "Fahrenheit 451," "The Martian Chronicles," and "The Illustrated Man" captivating readers for several generations. Bradbury's unique storytelling skills have not only garnered critical acclaim but have also translated into financial success, establishing him as a prominent figure in the literary world.
Visionary fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery author who wrote The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451. He was the recipient of numerous literary honors, including the National Medal of Arts and the World Fantasy Award.
He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona. He wrote his first stories at age eleven; during the Great Depression era, he sometimes had to write on butcher paper.
He was close friends with Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry, but turned down Roddenberry's offer to write for the classic science-fiction series, saying he found it difficult to work within the framework established by another Writer.
He married Marguerite McClure, the only woman he ever dated, in 1947. He chose legendary filmmaker, Ray Harryhausen, to be the best man at his wedding. Bradbury and McClure eventually became parents to four daughters.
He was greatly influenced by the literary work of Edgar Allan Poe.
