Ray Nelson
Cartoonist

Ray Nelson Net Worth

Ray Nelson is an American cartoonist and author who has a net worth of $24 million. He was born in October 3, 1931 and is best known for his 1963 short story, Eight O'Clock in the Morning. He has also published other works of short fiction such as Nightfall on the Dead Sea and Turn Off the Sky.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 3, 1931
Birth Place New York
Age 92 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $24 million (2024)

About

An American cartoonist and author, he is best known for his 1963 short story, Eight O'Clock in the Morning. His other published works of short fiction include Nightfall on the Dead Sea and Turn Off the Sky.

Before Fame

He studied theology at the University of Chicago and subsequently spent four years in Paris, where he met and was inspired by several prominent poets of the Beat generation.

Trivia

He claimed to have invented the propeller beanie.

Family Life

He married Kristen Enge on October 4, 1957. He had one child with her and another with his first wife, Perdita Lilly.

Associated With

His famous short story, Eight O'Clock, inspired John Carpenter's 1988 film, They Live.

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