Pat Conroy
Novelist

Pat Conroy Net Worth

Pat Conroy was an important American writer of the South, born in Atlanta, GA on October 26, 1945. He is best known for his novels The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, both of which were adapted into Hollywood movies. His 1972 teaching memoir, The Water Is Wide, was also made into a film.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 26, 1945
Birth Place Atlanta, GA
Age 75 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 4, 2016 (age 70)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

About

An important Writer of the American South, he is known for novels such as The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini (both of which were adapted into Hollywood movies). His 1972 teaching memoir, The Water Is Wide, was also made into a film.

Before Fame

His experiences as a student at The Citadel inspired both his memoir, My Losing Season, and his novel, The Lords of Discipline. Following his graduation from The Citadel, he taught English in South Carolina and was subsequently fired for refusing to follow the school's pro-corporal punishment policy.

Trivia

He set his 2009 work, South of Broad, in Charleston, South Carolina.

Family Life

He married his third wife, fellow Writer Cassandra King, in May of 1997. Previously, he had been married to Barbara Bolling (1969-1977) and Lenore Gurewitz (1981-1995).

Associated With

His novel, The Prince of Tides, was adapted into a 1991 film starring Nick Nolte.

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