Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | August 1, 1949 |
| Birth Place | New York City, NY |
| Age | 74 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Net worth: $47 Million (2024)
Jim Carroll, the renowned autobiographer from New York, has amassed an estimated net worth of $47 million by the year 2024. Widely recognized for his captivating memoirs and introspective writing style, Carroll has successfully captured the attention of readers worldwide with his compelling life stories. Emerging from humble beginnings, his literary prowess and unwavering dedication have propelled him to great heights, both creatively and financially. As an observer and chronicler of the human experience, Jim Carroll's profound insights and distinctive voice continue to resonate, establishing him as a prominent figure in the literary world.
About
An American author, spoken-word poet and musician, he is best known for his autobiographical work, The Basketball Diaries. He published a second memoir, Forced Entries: The Downtown Diaries 1971-1973, in 1987.
Before Fame
He grew up on the Lower East Side of New York and briefly studied at Columbia University. He published his first poetry collection, Organic Trains, while he was in high school.
Trivia
During his turbulent youth, he led a double life as a star basketball player and a heroin-addicted sex worker.
Family Life
He was born into a working-class, Irish-American family. In 1963, he earned a scholarship to the prestigious Trinity School in New York City.
Associated With
His work, The Basketball Diaries, was adapted into a film starring Leonardo Dicaprio.
