Robert Heinlein was a renowned science fiction novelist who had a net worth of $2.5 million. Born in 1907, he was best known for his works such as Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. He was highly acclaimed for his work, receiving seven Hugo Awards and being named the first Science Fiction Writers Grand Master in 1974.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2.5 Million (2024)
About
Science fiction author whose best-known works include Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. He received seven Hugo Awards for his work and was named the first Science Fiction Writers Grand Master in 1974.
Before Fame
He served in the U.S. Navy and also campaigned unsuccessfully for a seat in the California State Assembly before beginning his writing career. He published his first science fiction story, Life- Line, in 1939.
Trivia
His novel, Starship Troopers, was made into a successful cult film in 1997.
Family Life
He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri as the son of Rex and Bam Heinlein. His first, brief marriage was to fellow Missouri native, Elinor Curry. In 1932, he married his second wife, Leslyn MacDonald.
Associated With
He and Isaac Asimov, along with Arthur C. Clarke, are considered the "Big 3" of the science fiction genre.