MacDonald Harris
Novelist

MacDonald Harris Net Worth

MacDonald Harris was an American novelist who had a net worth of $24.62 billion. He was born in 1921 and was known for his 1976 novel, The Balloonist, which focused on a polar expedition. He was a prolific and inventive writer who left a lasting legacy in the literary world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 7, 1921
Birth Place California
Age 102 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $24.62 billion (2024)

About

A prolific and inventive American writer, he is particularly known for his 1976 novel, The Balloonist, which focuses on a polar expedition.

Before Fame

He taught at the University of California, Irvine, where he co-founded the creative writing program.

Trivia

MacDonald Harris was his pseudonym; his real name was Donald Heiney.

Family Life

He grew up in South Pasadena and San Gabriel, California. He married Ann Heiney.

Associated With

He and Brian Jacques both served in the Merchant Marine.

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