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Tom Wolfe is an American author and journalist who is best known for his works such as The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, The Right Stuff, and Bonfire of the Vanities. He was born on March 2, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia. Wolfe began his career as a newspaper reporter in the 1950s, working for the Springfield Union in Massachusetts and then the Washington Post in Washington, D.C. He later moved to New York City and began writing for the New York Herald Tribune. In 1965, he published his first book, The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby. Wolfe's writing style is characterized by its use of humor, irony, and exaggeration. He is also known for his use of "New Journalism," a style of writing that combines traditional reporting with literary techniques. Wolfe has written numerous books, including The Right Stuff, The Bonfire of the Vanities, and A Man in Full. He has also written several essays and articles for magazines such as Esquire, Harper's, and Rolling Stone. Wolfe has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the National Book Award for The Right Stuff, the National Magazine Award for his essay "The Me Decade," and the National Humanities Medal. He was also inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1981. As of 2021, Tom Wolfe's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.

Popular As Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr.
Occupation writer,actor,miscellaneous
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 2 March, 1930
Birthday 2 March
Birthplace Richmond, Virginia, USA
Date of death 14 May, 2018
Died Place New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Tom Wolfe's Wife?

His wife is Sheila Berger (27 May 1978 - 4 May 2018) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Sheila Berger (27 May 1978 - 4 May 2018) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Tom Wolfe Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tom Wolfe worth at the age of 88 years old? Tom Wolfe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated Tom Wolfe's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)$750,000

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1983

He was a writer and actor, known for The Right Stuff (1983), The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. He was married to Sheila Berger.

1980

Two children: daughter, Alexandra (born in 1980); son, Tommy (full name - Thomas Kennerly Wolfe III).

1930

Tom Wolfe was born on March 2, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia, USA as Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr.