Age, Biography and Wiki

Gordon Snell was born on 1932 in Singapore, is a Children's author. Discover Gordon Snell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 1932, 1932
Birthday 1932
Birthplace Singapore
Nationality Singapore

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 1932. He is a member of famous author with the age 92 years old group.

Gordon Snell Height, Weight & Measurements

At 92 years old, Gordon Snell height not available right now. We will update Gordon Snell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Gordon Snell's Wife?

His wife is Maeve Binchy (m. 1977-2012)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Maeve Binchy (m. 1977-2012)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Gordon Snell Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gordon Snell worth at the age of 92 years old? Gordon Snell’s income source is mostly from being a successful author. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Gordon Snell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income author

Gordon Snell Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

Gordon Snell is a British author of children's literature and scriptwriter.

1932

Snell was born in Singapore in 1932.

He was an only child, and lived with his mother and father in Singapore during the British colonization period.

He went with his mother to Australia looking for a boarding school for him.

1942

They remained in Australia when Singapore was invaded by the Japanese in February 1942.

1946

He attended the Geelong College in Victoria, leaving in 1946.

He was separated from his father for three years, who was taken prisoner during the Japanese occupation of Singapore of World War II.

After the war, the family moved to the UK.

He finished Secondary school in Wiltshire.

At Dauntsey's School he collaborated in school plays with Adrian Mitchell.

He attended Oxford, where he was a friend and classmate of Bernard Donoughue.

Snell met Maeve Binchy at the BBC where he was a freelance producer.

He took his future wife on a hovercraft trip to Boulogne.

But, they spent all their time there talking to each other, and never saw Boulogne.

1965

For Gordon's 65th birthday, Maeve gave him a surprise gift of a rose variety named after him.

1977

He was married to Irish author Maeve Binchy from 1977 until her death in 2012.

He lives in the home that he shared with his late wife in Dalkey, outside of Dublin, Ireland.

He and Maeve married in 1977.

Working freelance, they did not have to live near publishers in London, and ultimately moved to her hometown, Dalkey (just outside Dublin).

2011

In 2011, the couple appeared together on the Irish television soap opera, Fair City.

He was by her hospital bedside when she died the following year.

At Maeve's death, her estate was valued at ten million euros, of which two thirds went to Gordon.

His books include Amy's Wonderful Nest, Tina and the Tooth Fairy and The Supermarket Ghost.

His other books include The Phantom Horseman, Dangerous Treasure, The Mystery of Monk Island, The Curse of Werewolf Castle and The Tex and Sheelagh Omnibus.

He has commissioned and edited the collection Thicker Than Water on growing up, contributed to by Irish and Irish-American writers.