Temple Grandin
Biologist

Temple Grandin Net Worth

Temple Grandin is an American professor of animal science and advocate for better conditions for livestock, born on August 29, 1947 in Boston, MA. She is one of the first public figures to discuss her diagnosis with autism, and is credited with inventing the "hug box," a device to help calm autistic children. Grandin's work has been instrumental in improving the lives of those with autism and animals alike.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 29, 1947
Birth Place Boston, MA
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $1 million (2024)

Temple Grandin, a renowned biologist based in Massachusetts, is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million by 2024. Grandin is celebrated for her groundbreaking work in animal behavior and her advocacy for autism awareness. Despite facing numerous challenges due to being on the autism spectrum, she has made significant contributions to the field of animal science, particularly in improving livestock handling and welfare. With her extensive expertise and unique perspective, Grandin has not only revolutionized the way animals are treated in the agricultural industry but also inspired countless individuals worldwide.

About

Professor of animal science and advocate for better conditions for livestock. One of the first public figures to discuss her diagnosis with autism, she created the "hug box," a device to calm autistic children. 

Before Fame

She was diagnosed with autism when she was two and went on to attain her doctorate degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Trivia

She is a best-selling author on the subject of animal welfare, and in 2010 she was listed in the Time 100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the "Heroes" category.

Family Life

Her mother, Eustacia Cutler, published a very controversial article on The Daily Beast linking autistic men with the use of X-rated child films.

Associated With

Claire Danes played her in a somewhat biographical HBO film.

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