Best Known For:The book The World According to Garp
Breakthrough:Publication of The World According to Garp in 1978
10 Quick Facts About John Irving
- Full Name: John Irving
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The World According to Garp
- Current Role: Author
- Date of Birth: March 2, 1942
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of Birth: Exeter, New Hampshire
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Janet Turnbull
- Net Worth: 10000000
John Irving Age
John Irving is about 84 years old as of 2026. John Irving was born in 1942.
Popularity
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Education
His educational background includes studies at University of New Hampshire and University of Iowa.
- University of New Hampshire
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
- University of Iowa
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- Field of Study: Creative Writing
Rise to Fame
John Irving rose to prominence for his role for the book The World According to Garp.
Notable Works
Notable works include The World According to Garp, The Cider House Rules, and A Prayer for Owen Meany.
- Book: The World According to Garp (Author, 1978)
- Book: The Cider House Rules (Author, 1985)
- Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany (Author, 1989)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay — AMPAS — The Cider House Rules
John Irving Net Worth
John Irving's net worth is estimated to be between 10000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a public figure.
John Irving Family & Relationships
John Irving is married to Janet Turnbull. He has 3 children, including Colin Irving and Brendan Irving.
- Mother: Helen Frances Winslow
- Children:
- Colin Irving
- Brendan Irving
- Everett Irving
Lesser Known Facts
- He was a competitive wrestler and later a wrestling coach for many years.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Irving
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 2, 1942
- Age: 84
- Birthday: March 2
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Exeter, New Hampshire
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Mother: Helen Frances Winslow
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Janet Turnbull
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- Website:http://www.john-irving.com/
