Danielle Steel (Writer) Books, Bio, Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Children, Family, Movies, and Husband

Danielle Steel Biography and Wiki

Danielle Steel (Full Names: Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel) is a well-known American writer, famously known for her romance novels. She is the bestselling author alive and the fourth bestselling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. She has written 179 books, including over 146 novels.

Based in California for most of her career, she has produced several books a year, often juggling up to five projects at once. Despite “a resounding lack of critical acclaim” (Publishers Weekly), all her novels have been bestsellers, including those issued in hardback.

Her formula is fairly consistent, often involving rich families facing a crisis, threatened by dark elements such as prison, fraud, blackmail, and suicide. Steel has also published children’s fiction and poetry, as well as raised funds for the treatment of mental disorders. Her books have been translated into 43 languages, with 22 adapted for television, including two that have received Golden Globe nominations.

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10 Facts About Danielle Steel

1. Name: Danielle Steel
2. Age: 73 years
3. Birthday: August 14
4. Height: 1.57 m
5. Weight: 55 kg
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: writer
8. Marital Status: To be Updated.
9. Salary: To be Updated
10. Networth: $400 Million

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Danielle Steel Age

Steel is 73 years old as of 2020, she was born on August 14, 1947, in New York City, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on August 14, every year, and her birth sign is Leo.

Danielle Steel Height and Weight

Steel stands at a height of 1.57 m and Weighs 55 kg. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Danielle Steel Education

A 1963 graduate of the Lycée Français de New York, she studied literature design and fashion design, first at Parsons School of Design and then at New York University.

Danielle Steel Family, Parents, and Siblings

Steel was born on August 14, 1947, in New York City. She was the only child of Norma da Câmara Stone dos Reis (mother) and John Schulein-Steel (father).

She spent much of her childhood in France, where from an early age she was included in her parents’ dinner parties, giving her an opportunity to observe the habits and lives of the wealthy and famous people. Her parents divorced when she was eight, and she was raised primarily by her father, rarely seeing her mother.

Danielle Steel Husband, Is She Married?

Steel married French-American banker Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965 at the age of 18. They had a daughter Beatrix. After nine years of marriage, Steel and Lazard divorced.

Steel met Danny Zugelder while interviewing an inmate in a prison near Lompoc, California, where Zugelder was also incarcerated. When he was paroled in June 1973, he moved in with Steel but returned to prison in early 1974 on robbery and rape charges.

After receiving her divorce from Lazard in 1975, she married Zugelder in the prison canteen. She divorced him in 1978, but the relationship spawned Passion’s Promise and Now and Forever, the two novels that launched her career.

Steel married her third husband, William George Toth, the day after her divorce from Zugelder was finalized. She was already 8 1⁄2 months pregnant with his child. They divorced in March 1981.

Steel married for the fourth time in 1981, to vintner John Traina. Traina adopted Steel’s son Nick and gave him his family name. Together they had an additional five children, Samantha who was born on April 14, 1982, Victoria on September 5, 1983, Vanessa on December 18, 1984, a fashion stylist, Maxx on February 10, 1986, and Zara on September 26, 1987.

Steel married for a fifth time, to Silicon Valley financier Thomas James Perkins, but the marriage ended after four years in 2002.

Danielle Steel Children

Steel is a proud mother of seven children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, Beatrix, Nick, and Zara.

Danielle Steel Net Worth

Steel has an estimated net worth of $400 Million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a writer. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Danielle Steel Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Steel.

Danielle Steel Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel
• Popular As: Danielle Steel

  
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Writer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Danielle Steel Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 73 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: August 14, 1947
• Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
• Birthday: August 14,

Danielle Steel Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 1.57 m
• Weight: 55 kg
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Dark Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Danielle Steel Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): John Schulein-Steel
• Mother: Norma da Câmara Stone dos Reis
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Divorced
• Husband/Spouse: Was Married to Thomas James Perkins
• Children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, Beatrix, Nick, and Zara

Danielle Steel Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $400 Million dollars
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Writer

Danielle Steel House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Danielle Steel Author

Steel started writing stories as a child, and by her late teens had begun writing poetry. While attending New York University, Steel continued writing, completing her first manuscript at the age of 19.

Steel worked for a public relations agency in New York called Supergirls. A magazine client was impressed with her freelance articles and encouraged her to focus on writing and suggested she write a book, which she did. She later moved to San Francisco and worked as a copywriter for Grey Advertising.

In 1972 her first novel, Going Home, was published. The novel contained many of the themes that her writing would become known for, including a focus on family issues and human relationships. The heroine of Going Home was a divorced single mother.

Steel has been a near-permanent fixture on the New York Times hardcover and paperback bestsellers lists. In 1989, she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having a book on the New York Times Bestseller List for the most consecutive weeks of any author 381 consecutive weeks at that time.

She also founded and runs two foundations, one named in honor of her late son, The Nick Traina Foundation, which finances organizations involved in mental illness, child abuse, and suicide prevention.

The second foundation was established to assist the homeless. In 2002 Steel was decorated by the French government as an “Officier” of the distinguished Order of Arts and Letters and in 2014 she was decorated as a Chevalier (Knight) of the Order of the Legion d’Honneur in Paris.

How Many Books has Danielle Steel Written

Steel has written more than 165 books, 141 of which are novels; 18 children’s books.

Danielle Steel Latest Releases – Latest Book Release

Steel’s latest novel is Past Perfect. Other recent bestsellers include Fairytale, The Right Time, The Duchess, Against All Odds, Dangerous Games, The Mistress, The Award, Rushing Waters, Magic, The Apartment, Property of a Noblewoman, Blue, Precious Gifts, Undercover, and Country, all of which have leaped to the top of the New York Times bestseller list, the Wall Street Journal list, and comparable bestseller lists around the world.

Danielle Steel Perfume

Danielle fragrance was first launched in 2006. The fragrance aims to adorn a romantic, feminine, but at the same time strong and intriguing woman. It attracts attention with its floral-oriental composition which brings wafts of green accords and mandarin in the top notes.

It is put in an elegant heavy-glass bottle, inspired by Danielle Steel’s fondness of fine crystal. Its outer box is made in ballet pink nuances and with black lace accents. Danielle Perfume is available as 50ml and 100ml EDP, 15ml pure perfume, accompanied by 200ml matching body lotion.

Danielle Steel House

Danielle Steel owns The Spreckels Mansion at 2080 Washington.

Danielle Steel Movies

• Fine Things (1990)
• Kaleidoscope (1990)
• Palomino (1991)
• Changes (1991)
• Daddy (1991)
• Secrets (1992)
• Jewels (1992)
• Heartbeat (1993)
• Star (1993)
• Once in a Lifetime (1994)
• Family Album (1994)
• Mixed Blessings (1995)
• No Greater Love (1995)
• Vanished (1995)
• Zoya (1995)
• Full Circle (1996)

Danielle Steel Books, Books in Order and Book List

• 1973 – Going Home
• 1977 – Passion’s Promise (US) / Golden Moments (UK)
• 1978 – Now and Forever
• 1978 – The Promise
• 1979 – Season of Passion
• 1979 – Summer’s End
• 1980 – The Ring
• 1981 – Palomino
• 1981 – To Love Again
• 1981 – Remembrance
• 1981 – Loving
• 1982 – Once in a Lifetime
• 1982 – Crossings
• 1983 – A Perfect Stranger
• 1983 – Thurston House
• 1983 – Changes
• 1984 – Full Circle
• 1985 – Family Album
• 1985 – Secrets
• 1986 – Wanderlust
• 1987 – Fine Things
• 1987 – Kaleidoscope
• 1988 – Zoya
• 1989 – Star
• 1989 – Daddy
• 1990 – Message From Nam
• 1991 – Heartbeat
• 1991 – No Greater Love
• 1992 – Jewels
• 1992 – Mixed Blessings
• 1993 – Vanished
• 1994 – Accident
• 1994 – The Gift
• 1994 – Wings
• 1995 – Lightning
• 1995 – Five Days In Paris
• 1996 – Malice
• 1996 – Silent Honor
• 1997 – The Ranch
• 1997 – Special Delivery
• 1997 – The Ghost
• 1998 – The Long Road Home
• 1998 – The Klone and I
• 1998 – His Bright Light
• 1998 – Mirror Image
• 1999 – Bittersweet
• 1999 – Granny Dan
• 1999 – Irresistible Forces
• 2000 – The Wedding
• 2000 – The House On Hope Street
• 2000 – Journey
• 2001 – Lone Eagle
• 2001 – Leap Of Faith
• 2001 – The Kiss
• 2002 – The Cottage
• 2002 – Sunset in St. Tropez
• 2002 – Answered Prayers
• 2003 – Dating Game
• 2003 – Johnny Angel
• 2003 – Safe Harbour
• 2004 – Ransom
• 2004 – Second Chance
• 2004 – Echoes
• 2005 – Impossible
• 2005 – Miracle
• 2005 – Toxic Bachelors
• 2006 – The House
• 2006 – Coming Out
• 2006 – H.R.H.
• 2007 – Sisters
• 2007 – Bungalow 2
• 2007 – Amazing Grace
• 2008 – Honor Thyself
• 2008 – Rogue
• 2008 – A Good Woman
• 2009 – One Day at a Time
• 2009 – Matters Of The Heart
• 2009 – Southern Lights
• 2010 – Big Girl
• 2010 – Family Ties
• 2010 – Legacy
• 2011 – 44 Charles Street
• 2011 – Happy Birthday
• 2011 – Hotel Vendome
• 2012 – Betrayal
• 2012 – Friends Forever
• 2012 – The Sins of the Mother
• 2012 – A Gift of Hope
• 2013 – Until the End of Time
• 2013 – First Sight
• 2013 – Winners
• 2014 – Power Play
• 2014 – A Perfect Life
• 2014 – Pegasus
• 2015 – Prodigal Son
• 2015 – Country
• 2015 – Undercover
• 2015 – Precious Gifts
• 2016 – Blue
• 2016 – Property of a Noble Woman
• 2016 – The Apartment
• 2016 – Magic
• 2016 – Rushing Waters
• 2016 – The Award
• 2017 – The Mistress
• 2017 – Dangerous Games
• 2017 – Against All Odds
• 2017 – The Duchess
• 2017 – The Right Time
• 2017 – Fairytale
• 2017 – Past Perfect
• 2018 – Fall from Grace
• 2018 – Accidental Heroes
• 2018 – The Cast
• 2018 – The Good Fight

Danielle Steel The Ring

The Ring, also known as Danielle Steel’s The Ring, is a 1996 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Armand Mastroianni and written by Danielle Steel, based on her 1981 novel of the same name. It stars Nastassja Kinski and Michael York.

Danielle Steel Changes

Changes, also known as Danielle Steel’s Changes, is a 1991 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Charles Jarrott. The film is based upon the 1983 novel of the same name written by Danielle Steel.

Danielle Steel No Greater Love

No Greater Love is a novel by Danielle Steel. It tells a fictional story based on the true event of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. It is Steel’s 28th novel.

Danielle Steel Vanished

Vanished, also known as Danielle Steel’s Vanished, is a 1995 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by George Kaczender and starring George Hamilton, Robert Hays, and Lisa Rinna. The film is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Danielle Steel.

Danielle Steel Zoya

Zoya is a 1987 romance novel by American Danielle Steel. It is Steel’s 23rd novel.

Frequently Asked Questions About Danielle Steel

Who is Danielle Steel?

Steel is a well-known American writer, famously known for her romance novels. She is the bestselling author alive and the fourth bestselling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. She has written 179 books, including over 146 novels.

How old is Danielle Steel?

Steel is an American national born on August 14, 1947, in New York City, New York.

How tall is Danielle Steel?

Steel stands at a height of 1.57 m and Weighs 55 kg.

Is Danielle Steel married?

Details about her love life are still under review. We will let you know when she gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about her love life.

How much is Danielle Steel worth?

Steel has an approximate net worth of $400 Million dollars. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the writing industry.

Where does Danielle Steel live?

Because of security reasons, Steel has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Danielle Steel dead or alive?

Steel is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

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