Dan Brown Net Worth 2023: Author, Age, Bio, Wiki, Income (Updated)

What Is Dan Brown’s Net Worth? (Recent Reports)

Net Worth$200 Million
BornJune 22, 1964
Age58 Years Old
BirthplaceExeter, New Hampshire, United States
Source of IncomeAuthor
Last Updated2023

Daniel Gerhard Brown is an American author. He is best known for his thriller novels such as “Angels And Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “The Lost Symbol,” etc.

His books have sold more than 200 million copies and have been translated into 57 languages worldwide. Also, many of them have been adapted into films.

Would you like to know more about him? If yes, keep reading!

Dan Brown Biography/Wikipedia/Wiki

Real Name Daniel Gerhard Brown
Known AsDan Brown
Birth DateJune 22, 1964
Age58 Years Old
GenderMale
Zodiac SignCancer
Height5’ 9’’
Weight68 kg
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityUnknown
ReligionUnknown
Marital StatusDivorced
Spouse / GirlfriendBlythe Newlon (div. 2019)
Children Unknown
Net Worth$200 Million
ProfessionAuthor

How Was Dan Brown’s Early Life And Education?

Dan Brown’s birthdate is June 22, 1964, and his birthplace is Exeter, New Hampshire, United States. 

His father Richard Brown was a mathematics teacher and used to write textbooks. His mother Connie Brown was a pianist.

He has a younger sister named Valerie and a younger brother named Gregory.

Brown went to Exeter’s public schools until his ninth grade and then attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where his father used to teach.

He then went to Amherst College to complete his graduation. He used to sing for the Amherst Glee Club of the college and also he was a writing student of visiting novelist Alan Lelchuk.

In 1985, he went to Spain as he was enrolled in an art history course at the University of Seville.

In 1986, he completed his graduation from Amherst.

How Did Dan Brown Start His Career?

Brown started his musical career by producing his own children’s cassette entitled “SynthAnimals.” It sold a few hundred copies.

After a short time, he formed a record company named Dalliance. 

In 1990, he self-published a CD entitled “Perspective,” which targeted the adult market but also sold a few hundred copies.

In 1991, Brown decided to go to Hollywood to become a singer-songwriter and a pianist. He even took classes at Beverly Hills Preparatory School.

During this time, he joined the National Academy of Songwriters, where he participated in several events.

In 1993, he read Sidney Sheldon’s thriller novel “The Doomsday Conspiracy” and was inspired to become a writer. Then he started to work on his novel “Digital Fortress.”

In 1994, he released a CD titled “Angels and Demons” and later used the title for his novel “Angels and Demons,” which was released in 2000. 

In 1996, he quit teaching so that he could become a full-time writer. After a few months after its release, he and his wife wrote another book titled “The Bald Book.” 

In 1998, Brown’s novel “Digital Fortress” was published.

He then wrote two novels titled “Angels and Demons” and “Deception Point” released in 2000 and 2001 respectively. These books had fewer than 10,000 copies.

Then, he wrote his fourth novel “The Da Vinci Code,” which eventually became the top novel on the New York Times Best Seller List in 2003. As of 2009, it has sold over 81 million copies worldwide.

Soon, all of his four novels were on the New York Times List in 2004. 

In 2005, he was one of the 100 Most Influential People of The Year by Time magazine. He was also at #12 in Forbes magazine.

In September 2009, he released his third novel “The Lost Symbol,” which sold one million copies on its first day.

On May 14, 2013, he released another thriller novel titled “Inferno,” which was released by Doubleday. It ranked no. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list and has sold more than 1.4 million copies in the US alone.

On October 3, 2017, Doubleday published his seventh novel titled “Origin.” 

Dan Brown’s Personal Life

In 1997, Brown got married to Blythe Newlon, who is an art historian and painter. According to sources, they don’t have any children.

In 2019, they both decide to get divorced, with the financial settlement yet to be made.

The couple agreed to settle the lawsuit in December 2021.

How Does Dan Brown Make His Money?

The main sources of income through which Brown makes his money are:

  • Earning as an author
  • Earning as a music producer

Dan Brown’s Social Media Accounts

Dan Brown Bibliography

  • Digital Fortress (1998)
  • Angels and Demons (2000) 
  • Deception Point (2001)
  • The Da Vinci Code (2003)
  • The Lost Symbol (2009) 
  • Race The Pale Horse (2010)
  • Inferno (2013)
  • In One Sitting (2015)
  • Origin (2017)
  • Wild Symphony (2020)

Dan Brown Quotes

“Everything is possible. The impossible just takes longer.”

Dan Brown

“When they face desperation….human beings become animals.”

Dan Brown

“Sometimes a change of perspective is all it takes to see the light.”

Dan Brown

Major Career Highlights

  • In 1990, Brown self-published a CD entitled “Perspective,” which sold a few hundred copies.
  • In 1991, he decided to go to Hollywood to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter and pianist.
  • In 1993, he moved to Rye, New Hampshire, and became an English teacher at Phillips Exeter.
  • In 1996 he quit teaching so that he could become a full-time writer.
  • In October 2004, Brown, along with his siblings, donated $2.2 million to Phillips Exeter Academy in honor of their father.
  • In September 2009, he released “The Lost Symbol,” which sold one million copies on its first day only.

Success Lessons To Learn From Dan Brown’s Life

  • Never give up on your dreams. 
  • Get inspired. 
  • Work hard.

Summary

Dan Brown is an American author. He has written many novels and most of his novels have appeared on the New York Times Best Selling list.

He is best known for thriller novels such as “Angels And Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “The Lost Symbol,” etc.

All of his books together have sold over 200 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 57 languages. Also, many of them have been adapted into films.

I hope you are inspired and motivated by his success story.

As per recent updates, the net worth of Dan Brown is $200 million…!

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are the questions asked about Brown:

What Is The Age Of Dan Brown?

Dan Brown is 58 years old.

What Is The Height Of Dan Brown?

Dan Brown is 5’ 9’’ tall.

When Did Dan Brown Get Divorced?

Dan Brown got separated from his wife Blythe in 2019. 

Which Is The Birthplace Of Dan Brown?

The birthplace of Dan Brown is Exeter, New Hampshire, United States.

Does Dan Brown Have Any Children?

According to sources, Dan Brown doesn’t have any children.

What Is The Name Of Dan Brown’s Music Record Company?

The name of Dan Brown’s record company is Dalliance.

From Where Did Dan Brown Complete His Graduation?

Dan Brown completed his graduation from Amherst College.

What Is The Net Worth Of Dan Brown?

The net worth of Dan Brown is $200 million.

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