Richard Atwater
Children's Author

Richard Atwater Net Worth

Richard Atwater was a Children's Author born in Chicago in 1892. He had a net worth of $18 million and was best known for co-authoring the popular children's classic Mr. Popper's Penguins with his wife Florence. He also had another children's tale published called Doris and the Trolls.
Richard Atwater is a member of Children's Author

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 29, 1892
Birth Place Chicago, IL
Age 127 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $18 million (2024)

About

Co-author along with his wife Florence for the popular children's classic Mr. Popper's Penguins. He had another children's tale published as well called Doris and the Trolls.

Before Fame

He wrote for several print publications across various mediums including the magazine The Chicagoan and newspapers such as Chicago Daily News and The Chicago Tribune.

Trivia

He had a book of poems published called Rickety Rhymes of Riq.

Family Life

He was married to Florence Atwater from 1921 until 1948 when he passed away.

Associated With

Mr. Poppers Penguins was adapted into a film starring Jim Carrey.

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