Winston Groom
Novelist

Winston Groom Net Worth

Winston Groom was born on March 23, 1944 in Washington D.C. He is best known for his novel Forrest Gump, which was later adapted into a successful film. He is also known for his nonfiction historical works, such as Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847. In 1995, he published a sequel to Forrest Gump, titled Gump and Co.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 23, 1944
Birth Place DC
Age 79 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

The American Writer of the famous novel-turned-film, Forrest Gump, he is also known for such nonfiction historical works as Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847. He published a sequel to Forrest Gump, Gump and Co., in 1995.

Before Fame

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a reporter for the Washington Star.

Trivia

His 1986 novel, Forrest Gump, sold over 1.7 million copies.

Family Life

He was born in Washington, D.C., and he grew up in Alabama. With his wife, Anne Clinton, he had one daughter.

Associated With

His novel, Forrest Gump, was made into a film starring Tom Hanks.

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