Ben Michaelson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ben Michaelson
Occupation	Writer
Date Of Birth	Dec 8, 1952(1952-12-08)
Age	72
Country	Bolivia
Birth City	La Paz
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Ben Michaelson Biography

Ben Michaelson is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on December 8, 1952 in La Paz, Bolivia. Author of children’s books from Bolivia. His most popular books are Touching Spirit Bear, Petey Tree Girl, and Tree Girl.

He was a close friend of fellow author of children’s books He was a contemporary of fellow children’s book author Tony Abbott..

Ben Mikaelsen (born December 8, 1952) is a Bolivian American writer of children’s literature.

Ben Mikaelsen owned a male American black bear named Buffy for 26 years until the bear’s death in September 2012. Ben Mikaelsen considered Buffy a “750-pound member of my family.” He has been writing full-time since 1984 and lives in Anacortes, Washington with his wife, Connie. He has written a few books inspired by his bear, such as Touching Spirit Bear and the sequel Ghost of Spirit Bear. He also had a gaming career.

A descendant of an extended family with Danish origin, he was born in Bolivia as well as the United States. He later decided to settle in Montana with his wife.

Ben Michaelson Net Worth

Ben Michaelson is one of the richest Writer from Bolivia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Michaelson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The writer began writing in the late 1980s and was awarded literary awards such like The International Reading Association Award and the Western Writers Golden Spur Awards.

The bear was his own black bear that weighed 750 pounds named Buffy.

Ben Mikaelsen was born on December 8, 1952 in La Paz, Bolivia, the son of missionary parents of Danish descent. He wasn’t sent to school until fourth grade where he was bullied for his race. Mikaelsen moved to the United States with his family shortly before entering seventh grade, where he encountered further bullying because of his poor English capabilities. As a teen in Minnesota, he taught himself to swim and dive, and this led him to take flight and skydiving lessons. Mikaelsen attended USC and Bemidji State University.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ben Michaelson Dating?

According to our records, Ben Michaelson married to Connie Mikaelsen. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Michaelson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Bolivia. Ben Michaelson celebrates birthday on December 8 of every year.

What unique pet does Mr Mikaelson have?

In addition, Mikaelsen has also had the unique experience of raising a 600-pound black bear named Buffy at his home in the mountains of Bozeman, Montana.

How did Ben get Buffy?

Personal life. When building his home in Montana Ben adopted an American black bear named Buffy for 26 years until the bear’s death in September 2012. Ben Mikaelsen considered Buffy a “750-pound member of my family.” He has been writing full-time since 1984 and lives in Anacortes, Washington with his wife, Connie.

What is Ben's newest book?

His newest book is “ Jungle of Bones “. Ben’s articles and photos appear in numerous magazines around the world.

How old is Mikaelsen?

69 years (December 8, 1952)

How old is Klaus Mikaelson in human years?

Klaus is about 3-4 years younger and according to a s2 flashback on tvd he was possibly born around March (but that could be ignored) making him at most 20 , since if Elijah is 24 he would have just turned so. Kol is about 2 years younger making him at most 18, Rebekah at most 17.