John Ray Grisham Jr. is an American novelist, lawyer and former member of the 7th district of the Mississippi House of Representatives, known for his popular legal thrillers.
According to the American Academy of Achievement, Grisham has written 28 consecutive number-one fiction bestsellers, and his books have sold 300 million copies worldwide.
Grisham graduated from Mississippi State University and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1981. He practised criminal law for about a decade and served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1983 to 1990.
Grisham’s first novel, A Time to Kill, was published in June 1989, four years after he began writing it. Grisham’s first bestseller, The Firm, sold more than seven million copies.
The book was adapted into a 1993 feature film of the same name, starring Tom Cruise, and a 2012 TV series which continues the story ten years after the events of the film and novel.
What is John Grisham’s salary?
John Grisham is a well-known American author with a $400 million fortune. Every year, Grisham earns between $50 and $80 million in royalties and advances from his books and movies. John Grisham’s books have sold over 300 million copies worldwide during his career.
Forbes 2018: $21 million
Forbes 2017: $14 million
Forbes 2016: $14 million
Forbes 2014: $17 million
Forbes 2013: $18 million
Forbes 2012: $26 million
Forbes 2010: $15 million