Richard Matheson
Screenwriter

Richard Matheson Net Worth

Richard Matheson was an American science fiction, horror, and fantasy author and screenwriter who had a net worth of $16 million. He was born in 1926 and is best known for his novel-turned-film, I Am Legend. His other popular works include The Shrinking Man, What Dreams May Come, and Bid Time Return.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 20, 1926
Birth Place New Jersey
Age 98 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)

About

An American science fiction, horror, and fantasy author and screenwriter, he is best known for his novel-turned-film, I Am Legend. His other popular works include The Shrinking Man, What Dreams May Come, and Bid Time Return.

Before Fame

He fought in World War II and subsequently earned his Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. He published his first short story, Born of Man and Woman, in 1950.

Trivia

He received both the World Fantasy Award and the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Family Life

He was born in New Jersey to Norwegian immigrant parents. In 1952, he married Ruth Ann Woodson, with whom he later had four children.

Associated With

His novel, I Am Legend, was made into a feature film starring Will Smith.

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