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Tom Wolfe net worth

Tom Wolfe‘s source of wealth comes from being a journalist. How much money is Tom Wolfe worth at the age of 95 and what’s his real net worth now?

As of 2026, Tom Wolfe’s net worth is under review.

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Tom Wolfe (born March 2, 1931) is famous for being journalist. He currently resides in Richmond. Notable American journalist and author who led the New Journalism movement in the 1960s. His popular books include The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.

Source of Money Journalist Real Name Thomas Kennerly “Tom” Wolfe, Jr. Place Of Birth Richmond Date of Birth March 2, 1931 (age 95) Ethnicity White Nationality American Religion Atheist

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Life

Tom Wolfe was born in Richmond on Monday, March 2, 1931 (Silent Generation generation). He is 95 years old and is a Pisces. Thomas Kennerly “Tom” Wolfe, Jr. is an American author and journalist, best known for his association with and influence over the New Journalism literary movement, in which literary techniques are used in objective even-handed journalism. He began his career as a regional newspaper reporter in the 1950s, but achieved national prominence in the 1960s following the publication of such best-selling books as The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test (a highly experimental account of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters), and two collections of articles and essays, Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers and The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby. His first novel, The Bonfire of the Vanities, released in 1987, was met with critical acclaim, became a commercial success, and was adapted as a major motion picture (directed by Brian De Palma). His New Journalism movement articles featured literary techniques.

In high school, he played baseball and acted as student body president. Tom Wolfe is a member of and .

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