Top 20 Memoirist celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Memoirist celebrities [Updated May 11, 2021].
Jeannette Walls was born
on April 21, 1960
in Phoenix, United States.
She began her writing career as an intern for a Brooklyn, New York-based newspaper called The Phoenix.
Net Worth 2020: $14 Million
Christina Crawford was born
on June 11, 1939
in United States.
In her famous memoir Mommie Dearest, she details her alleged abuse at the hands of her adoptive mother, screen actress Joan Crawford. Mommie Dearest, published in 1978, inspired the popular 1981 film of the same title.
She appeared in several films and television series of the 1960s and '70s, including Force of Impulse (1961) and Marcus Welby, M.D. (1971).
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Amy Chua was born
on October 26, 1962
in Champaign, United States.
In 2007, she published a book entitled Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance – and Why They Fall.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Augusten Burroughs was born
on October 23, 1965
in Pittsburgh, United States.
He wrote a television series for Showtime that was based on his memoir, Dry.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Homer Hickam was born
on February 19, 1943
in Coalwood, United States.
He earned the Commendation Medal for his time spent serving in the Vietnam War.
Net Worth 2020: $1 Million
Molly Bloom was born
on April 21, 1978
in Loveland, United States.
She is a former skier who, at one time, was ranked as the third-best North American female skier.
Net Worth 2020: $500 Thousand
Gloria Evangelina Anzaldua was born
on September 26, 1942
in United States.
She co-edited (with Cherrie Moraga) the groundbreaking 1981 work, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color.
Susie King Taylor was born
on August 6, 1848
in United States.
Shortly after the conclusion of the American Civil War, she worked in Boston, Massachusetts as a domestic servant.
Paula Fox was born
on April 22, 1923
in United States.
An American author of both memoirs and children's books, she is particularly known for The Slave Dancer and A Place Apart. She received the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1978.
She won the National Book Award for Children's Fiction for A Place Apart.
John Howard Griffin was born
on June 16, 1920
in United States.
His early literary works, published in the 1950s, include The Devil Rides Outside, Land of the High Sky, and Nuni.
Kristin Beck was born
on June 21, 1966
in United States.
She was the subject of a 2014 CNN documentary titled Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story.
Frank Conroy was born
on January 15, 1936
in United States.
He was a jazz pianist as well as a writer. In 1986 he received a Grammy Award for his jazz liner notes.
Jeff Bauman was born
on January 2, 1986
in United States.
Author and memoirist who is recognized for having lost both of his legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. In April 2014, Jeff Bauman published a memoir entitled Stronger, which would become a major motion picture set to release in 2017.
Jeff Bauman was instrumental in leading authorities to
Tamerlan Tsarnaev, as he had seen the terrorist prior to the explosions.
Dave Pelzer was born
on December 29, 1960
in Daly City, United States.
He was named one of the Ten Outstanding Americans in 1993.
AJ Jacobs was born
on March 20, 1968
in United States.
In his 2007 book about living according to the Bible, he followed more than 700 biblical rules and also interviewed people from different religions about the rules of their respective faiths.
Linda Lee Cadwell was born
on March 21, 1945
in Everett, United States.
The film adaptation of her book on
Bruce Lee featured actress Lauren Holly as Linda Lee.
Lucy Mack Smith was born
on July 8, 1775
in Gilsum, United States.
Mormon author whose 1853 memoir, The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother, was based on the life of her famous son.
Her strong religious faith saw her through a battle with tuberculosis.
Margaret Murie was born
on August 18, 1902
in Seattle, United States.
She received both the Audubon Medal and the
John Muir Award.
Russell Baker was born
on August 14, 1925
in Morrisonville, United States.
He hosted PBS's Masterpiece Theatre during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Travis Roy was born
on April 17, 1975
in United States.
In the late 1990s, North Yarmouth Academy named its ice hockey arena in Roy's honor.
