Nathaniel Ayers Biography

Nathaniel Ayers is an American musician born and brought up in Cleveland, OH. He has been on the subject of several newspaper columns, a book, and a 2009 film adaption based on the columns.

Nathaniel also has his own foundation, Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation (NAAF). He began his foundation in 2008 with an aim to support artistically gifted people with mental illness. While in middle school, he began playing the double bass.

10 Quick Facts About Nathaniel Ayers

1. Name: Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr.
2. Age: 71 years as of 2022
3. Birthday: January 31
4. Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
5. Height: 5 feet 8 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Musician
8. Marital Status: Not known
9. Salary: Under Review
10. Net worth: Between $1 million and $5 million dollars

Nathaniel Ayers Age

Nathaniel is 71 years old as of 2022, he was born on January 31, 1951, in Cleveland, OH, USA. He celebrates his birthday on January 31 every year, and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Nathaniel Ayers Height

Nathaniel stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.

Nathaniel Ayers Education

While in middle school. Nathaniel began playing the double bass. he later went to Juilliard School in New York as a double bassist.

Unfortunately, he suffered a mental breakdown during his second year and was institutionalized. Nathaniel lived with his mother in Cleveland, Ohio, where he received electroconvulsive therapy for his illness to no avail.

Nathaniel Ayers Family

Nathaniel was born and raised by his parents in Cleveland, OH. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail, as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Nathaniel’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.

However, Nathaniel lived with his mother in Cleveland, Ohio, where he received electroconvulsive therapy for his illness to no avail. In 2000, his mother died, and he has to move to Los Angeles, where he thought his father lived.

Nathaniel ended up being homeless. Due to this, he suffered from the debilitating symptoms of schizophrenia. He lived and played music on the streets. nonetheless, Nathaniel has a sister called Jennifer Ayers-Moore. His sister accompanied him on several trip. She also created the Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation (NAAF) to raise public awareness about mental health and help families who are seeking support for a loved one suffering from mental illness.

Nathaniel Ayers Wife

Nathaniel has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available

Nathaniel Ayers Net Worth

Nathaniel’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician. Through his various sources of income, Nathaniel has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Nathaniel Ayers Measurements and Facts 

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Nathaniel Ayers Wiki

• Full Names: Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr.
• Popular As: Nathaniel
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Musician
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Afro-American
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Nathaniel Ayers Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 70 years old as of 2021.
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius.
• Date of Birth: January 31, 1951
• Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH, USA
• Birthday: January 31

Nathaniel Ayers Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Not Known
• Weight:  Not Known
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size:  Not Available

Nathaniel Ayers Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Not Available.
• Children:  Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known)

Nathaniel Ayers Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Between $1 million and $5 million dollars.
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Musician

Nathaniel Ayers The Soloist

In 2015, during a chance meeting in Pershing Square, Nathaniel met Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez. Knowing the highs and lows in David’s life, Steve wrote several columns about his relationship with Nathaniel. He wrote books like The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music, was based on his relationship with Nathaniel.

The book, a New York Times bestseller, was adapted into the 2009 movie. The Soloist is a 2009 British-American drama film directed by Joe Wright, and starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.

It is based on the true story of Nathaniel a musician who developed schizophrenia and became homeless. The screenplay by Susannah Grant is based on the book, The Soloist by Steve Lopez. In the film, Nathaniel is depicted as a cellist, rather than a bassist. In March 22, 2009, in an episode of 60 Minutes on CBS, Nathaniel and Steve’s relationship was nationally highlighted.

Nathaniel Foundation

Nathaniel’s sister, Jennifer Ayers-Moore, is the chairwoman and founder of the Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation. The foundation, launched in 2008. It began with Jennifer’s desire to help what she and Nathaniel hope will be thousands of people.

An endowment will be set up to continue their ability to keep public awareness about mental health at the forefront of the nation’s consciousness. The NAAF facilitates the appreciation of the contributions that artistic expression makes to the advancement of wellness and treatment.

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