J. K. Rowling Net Worth 2023: Author, Bio, Wiki, Age, Income (Updated)

What Is J. K. Rowling’s Net Worth? (Recent Reports)

Net Worth$1 Billion
BornJuly 31, 1965
Age57 Years Old
Birth PlaceYate, United Kingdom
OccupationAuthor and Philanthropist
Last Updated2023

J. K. Rowling or Joanne Rowling is an author and philanthropist from the United Kingdom. 

Her net worth is $1 Billion in 2023.

She is best known for the “Harry Potter” series, which was published from 1997 to 2007. It has sold over 600 million copies around the world.

Do you want to know more about her? If yes, keep reading!

J. K. Rowling Biography/Wikipedia/Wiki

Real Name Joanne Rowling 
Known AsJ.K. Rowling, Jo
Birth DateJuly 31, 1965
Age57 Years Old
GenderFemale
Zodiac SignLeo
Height5′ 5″
Weight54 kg
NationalityBritish
EthnicityUnknown
ReligionUnknown
Marital StatusMarried
Spouse / BoyfriendNeil Murray
Children Three
Net Worth$1 Billion
ProfessionAuthor and Philanthropist

How Was J. K. Rowling’s Early Life And Education?

J. K. Rowling’s birthdate is July 31, 1965. Her birthplace is Yate, United Kingdom.

Her father Peter James Rowling worked at a factory named Bristol Siddeley. Her mother’s name is Anne, and she worked as a science technician.

Rowling has a younger sister, Dianne. 

When she was four, her family moved to Gloucestershire. There, she went to St. Michael’s Church of England Primary School at the age of five.

In 1974, she attended the Church of England School.

To complete her secondary education, she went to Wyedean School and College. 

In 1982, she applied to Oxford University but was rejected, so she studied French at the University of Exeter. She graduated with a B.A. in French in 1987.

How Did J. K. Rowling Start Her Career?

After her graduation, Rowling worked for Amnesty International, where she was hired to document human rights issues in French-speaking Africa. 

She also wrote adult novels but they were never published.

She moved with her boyfriend to Manchester in 1990. While traveling from Manchester to London on a train, the character Harry Potter came to her mind. So, she started writing about it.

In 1990, Rowling moved to Manchester and worked for Manchester University at the Chamber of Commerce. 

On December 30, 1990, her mother died while she was writing her novel “Harry Potter.”

In November 1991, she moved to Portugal. There, she taught English. 

After five months, she met Jorge Arantes, and on October 16, 1992, they got married.

Rowling experienced domestic abuse after her marriage, and on November 17, 1993, the couple separated. She then moved to Scotland where her sister stayed.

In June 1995, she completed “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” which was later bought by Barry Cunningham, who used to run the children’s literature department at Bloomsbury Publishing. On June 26, 1997, the book was published.

In September 1998, another novel, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was released. It became the New York Times best seller by December. 

Between 1998 and 2000, the next three books in the series, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” were released.

In June 2003, another novel “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” was published, and it sold millions of copies on its first day.

After two years, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” was released in July, and it was also a huge success. 

The series’s last book was published in July 2007, titled “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

In 1999, Warner Bros purchased the film rights to the first two Harry Potter novels. The first part was released in 2001. On November 19, 2010, the last part of the series was released.

In 2004, Rowling was on the Forbes list as the first billion-dollar author.

In 2011, she wrote the adult fiction “The Casual Vacancy,” which was released in 2012. The book was adapted into a series by BBC and HBO.

She also wrote a detective novel series titled “The Silkworm” (2014), “Career of Evil” (2015), “Lethal White” (2018), “Troubled Blood” (2020), and “The Ink Black Heart” (2022).

J. K. Rowling’s Personal Life

On October 16, 1992, Rowling married Jorge Arantes, a Portuguese television journalist. 

The couple had a daughter, Jessica Isabel Rowling Arantes, on July 27, 1993. 

Rowling was not happy as her husband used to abuse her. So, on November 17, 1993, they got separated, and later, she and her daughter moved to Scotland. 

On August 10, 1994, she filed for divorce, which was finalized on June 26, 1995.

In 2001, she married Neil Murray, a doctor. 

Their son who was named David Gordon Rowling Murray was born in 2003, and their daughter who they named Mackenzie Jean Rowling Murray was born in 2005.

How Does J. K. Rowling Make Her Money?

The main sources of income through which Rowling makes her money are:

  • Earning as an Author
  • Earning as a Philanthropist
  • Earning through films and TV shows

J. K. Rowling’s Social Media Accounts

J. K. Rowling Bibliography

  • The Ink Black Heart
  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  • The Ickabog
  • Troubled Blood
  • The Cuckoo’s Calling
  • The Casual Vacancy
  • The Christmas Pig

J. K. Rowling’s Quotes

“If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”

J. K. Rowling

“It is our choices… that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

J. K. Rowling

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”

J. K. Rowling

Major Career Highlights

  • In November 1991, Rowling moved to Portugal where she taught English classes as a foreign language.
  • In 1995 she began a teacher-training course at Moray House School of Education.
  • In June 1995, she completed “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” which was published on June 26, 1997.
  • In 2004, she was on the Forbes list as the first billion-dollar author.
  • In 1999, Warner Bros purchased the film rights to the first two novels of “Harry Potter.”
  • In 2011, she wrote the adult fiction “The Casual Vacancy,” which was released in 2012.

Success Lessons To Learn From J.K. Rowling

  • Never give up.
  • Fight for yourself.
  • Don’t lose hope.

Summary

J. K. Rowling is a British author and philanthropist. She is best known for writing the “Harry Potter” series, which was published from 1997 to 2007. It has sold over 600 million copies around the world.

In 2004, she was on the Forbes list as the first billion-dollar author. Many of her books have been adapted into movies and series, and the “Harry Potter” films are some of them.

I hope she has motivated you to work hard for your dreams.

As per recent updates, the net worth of J. K. Rowling is $1 billion…!

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are the questions asked about Rowling:

What Is J. K. Rowling’s Birthdate?

J. K. Rowling’s birthdate is July 31, 1955.

Which Is J. K. Rowling’s Birthplace?

J. K. Rowling’s birthplace is Yate, England.

What Is The Net Worth Of J. K. Rowling?

The net worth of J. K. Rowling is presumed to be $1 billion.

What Is The Name Of J. K. Rowling’s Husband?

J. K. Rowling’s husband’s name is Neil Murray.

How Many Children Does J. K. Rowling Have?

J. K. Rowling has three children.

When Was The Harry Potter First Published?

Harry Potter was first published on June 26, 1997.

When Was The Last Book In The Harry Potter Series Published?

The last book in the Harry Potter series was published in July 2007.

By Whom Was The Movie Version Of Harry Potter Made?

The movie version of Harry Potter was made by Warner Bros.

P.S.: The article written about Rowling has been researched from various web sources. The information may change with time.

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