Glendon Swarthout
- January 10, 2024
- Novelist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Glendon Swarthout |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 8, 1918(1918-04-08) |
| Age | 106 |
| Date Of Death | September 23, 1992, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Michigan |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Glendon Swarthout Biography
| Name | Glendon Swarthout |
| Birthday | Apr 8 |
| Birth Year | 1918 |
| Place Of Birth | Michigan |
| Home Town | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Kathryn Swarthout |
| Children(s) | Miles Hood Swarthout |
Glendon Swarthout is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on April 8, 1918 in Michigan, Michigan, United States. An American fiction writer, he is best known for his 1960 novel, Where The Boys Are, which went on to become a film directed by Henry Levin. Swarthout’s other works include Bless the Beasts and Children (1970) and The Shootist (1975).
His novel, The Tin Lizzie Troop, was made into a movie starring Paul Newman.
He was born in Michigan to a family of Dutch and English heritage. He married Kathryn Vaughn in 1940.
Glendon Swarthout Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Glendon Swarthout is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Glendon Swarthout 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He worked in advertising for a year and then pursued a career as a journalist.
He was inducted into the Western Writers Hall of Fame in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Who is Glendon Swarthout Dating?
According to our records, Glendon Swarthout married to Kathryn Swarthout. As of December 1, 2023, Glendon Swarthout’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Glendon Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Glendon Swarthout celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.
Top Facts about Glendon Swarthout
- Glendon Swarthout was an American novelist and professor.
- He wrote 16 novels, including “The Shootist” and “Bless the Beasts & Children.”
- Swarthout was born on April 8, 1918 in Michigan.
- He served in World War II as a combat correspondent.
- Swarthout taught at Michigan State University for over 30 years.
- His novel “The Shootist” was adapted into a film starring John Wayne.
- Swarthout won numerous awards for his writing, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award.
- He died on September 23, 1992 in Arizona at age 74.
- Swarthout’s works often explored themes of violence and masculinity.
- His son Miles also became a successful writer and screenwriter.