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John Updike (John Hoyer Updike) was born on 18 March, 1932 in Shillington, Pennsylvania, USA, is a writer,miscellaneous. Discover John Updike'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 77 years old?

Popular As John Hoyer Updike
Occupation writer,miscellaneous
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 18 March, 1932
Birthday 18 March
Birthplace Shillington, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of death 27 January, 2009
Died Place Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality United States

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John Updike Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, John Updike height is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .

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Height 6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Who Is John Updike's Wife?

His wife is Martha Bernhard (30 September 1977 - 27 January 2009) ( his death), Mary E. Pennington (26 June 1953 - 1976) ( divorced) ( 4 children)

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Wife Martha Bernhard (30 September 1977 - 27 January 2009) ( his death), Mary E. Pennington (26 June 1953 - 1976) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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John Updike Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Updike worth at the age of 77 years old? John Updike’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated John Updike'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
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Source of Income Writer

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Timeline

1958

Debut Novel titled: The Carpentered Hen and Other Tame Creatures (1958).

1981

Probably best known for his Rabbit books, proving he favors naturalism and realism in his writing. "Rabbit Is Rich" (1981) and "Rabbit At Rest" (1990) both won the Pulitzer Prize.

1982

Inducted into the Beverly [Massachusetts] Hall of Fame in 1982.

1989

He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1989 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington D.C.

1996

Alec Guinness wrote that Updike's 1996 Novel, "In the Beauty of the Lilies," was the most devastatingly accurate portrait he had seen of the impact of film stardom on the human soul.

2001

His book, "The Witches of Eastwick", was adapted to a West End musical and performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical in 2001 (2000 season).

2005

Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, Vol. 133, pp. 421-432. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.