Table of Biography
Neil Gaiman is famous for being an Author, Scriptwriter, and Journalist. Nein Gaiman is renowned for his novels such as The Graveyard Book, Stardust, and American Gods.
Early Life and Childhood
He was born in Portchester, Hampshire, England on the 10th of November 1960. He is 63 years old, and his zodiac sign is Aries. Likewise, he was born to David Gaiman and Sheila Gaiman. His father was the head of the UK branch of the Church of Scientology and his mother is a pharmacist by profession.
Similarly, he is the eldest child, and he has two siblings named Claire and Lizzy. Following. he holds British nationality and Jewish Ashkenazi ethnicity. Talking about his childhood stories, he was fond of reading books and stories and was a great devotee of books.
Neil Gaiman – Education
Moving on to his education, he went to several churches of England Schools that hold Fonthill School. After that in 1970, he went to Ardingly College till 1974. Similarly, he attended Whitgift School in Croydon. We can say, he has a good educational career that has built his career to the utmost level.
Career and Professional Life
Neil Gaiman at one of his Books Reading (Source: benjaminmcevoy.com)
Neil started his career as a journalist. He used to write and conduct interviews including Knave. Following, he started writing his books and the name of his very first book was the biography of ‘Duran Duran’.
It almost took three months to complete, and he published the book in 1984. Similarly, he moved on to his second biography, ‘Don’t Panic: The Official Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Companion’. He then wrote a comic book named the ‘Sandman’ which was his career breakthrough. This point turned him into an established writer.
In 1989 he wrote a story for Action Comics Weekly which was shelved due to editorial concerns. Later on, it was published in 2000 as ‘Green Lantern: Legend of the Green Flame’.
Gaiman along with Jamie Delano wrote’ The Swamp Thing’ series following Rick Veitch. Following, some of his books meant for young ages are 2007-‘M’ which is basically for ‘Magic’, 2008- ‘ Dangerous Alphabet’, and 2009- ‘The Greenaway Shortlisted Crazy Hair’.
More Details
Gaiman has written numerous novels and short stories that have garnered widespread acclaim. Some of his notable novels include: “American Gods” (2001), “Good Omens” (1990, co-written with Terry Pratchett). Similarly, for the adult, he wrote 1995-‘Neverwhere’, 1999-‘Stardust’, and ‘Nebula’ which was his best-selling in the New York Times.
Neil Gaiman has written several acclaimed children’s books, including “The Graveyard Book” (2008), which won the Newbery Medal, and “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” (2013). He started his career as a scriptwriter with the TV series,’ never were Moving Forward’, and ‘Lucifer’.
Similarly, he also wrote scripts for short movies such as ‘Rory’s Story’, ‘Marvel Knights’, and ‘Nicholas Was’. Neil Gaiman’s career has had a significant impact on the world of literature, particularly in the realms of fantasy, horror, and graphic storytelling.
Awards and Nominations
Neil Gaiman at National Book of Awards (Source: YouTube)
Gaiman established his career on the moon. He has received several Awards and Nominations. Talking about his journey, he was awarded the Barnes and Noble Writer for Writers Award in 2019. Following, in 2011 he was again awarded the Ray Bradbury Award. Likewise, in 2009, he received Best Novel for the Graveyard Book.
Gaiman was later nominated for the Comics Buyers Guide Award. Again in 2018, he was nominated for the New Academy Prize in Literature. Neil Gaiman has received numerous awards for his work, including Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker, and Locus Awards, among others.
Neil Gaiman – Net Worth 2024
Gaiman is well-established as an author and a writer. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be $18 million. And according to the media sources, his earnings as a scriptwriter are in the range of $21k and $248k.
Similarly, apart from his profession, he earns a decent amount through the royalties of books and comics along with his blogs.
Relationship Status
Neil Gaiman posing with his wife (Source: Daily Mail)
As per the media sources, Neil Gaiman is happily married. He is married to Amanda Palmer who is a singer by profession. They exchanged their rings in 2010 and married on the 2nd of January 2011.
Likewise, they are blessed with a son named Ash. But we have come to know that their marriage is going through a difficult phase. The couple has announced that they are currently facing a hard time and are going to separate after 9 years of marriage.
Previously, he was married to Mary McGrath. The couple met in their college time while they were studying Scientology in East Grinstead. And, the couple is blessed with their first son, Michael.
Neil Gaiman – Body Measurements
Gaiman’s body measurement is not that detailed on the web. Following, he has black eyes with black color hair. He stands at the height of 5ft and 10 Inches with a weight of 72 kg. Following, he has a fair skin complexion and is fit and healthy. He loves doing regular exercise and strictly follows a diet.
Social Media
Moving on to his social media, Neil has a huge fan craze both inside and outside the media platforms. Talking about his fans, he has 1.2m followers on Facebook and 3m followers on Twitter.
Similarly, he has 962k followers on Instagram and 12k subscribers on YouTube. On his official Twitter account, he has followed renowned personalities like Jimmi Simpson, Michael, and Lloyd Cole.