What is Ernest Cline's Net Worth?
Ernest Cline is a prominent American novelist, spoken word artist, and screenwriter, boasting a net worth of $1 million. Born in Ashland, Ohio, in March 1972, Cline has made significant contributions to contemporary literature and film.
Notable Works
Cline rose to fame with his best-selling novel Ready Player One in 2011, followed by another popular book, Armada, in 2015. His talent extends to screenwriting as well. Cline wrote the screenplay for the 2009 cult hit film Fanboys and adapted his own novel Ready Player One into a successful film.
Television and Documentaries
In addition to his literary and screenwriting achievements, Cline has made several appearances on television. He featured in episodes of Game On!, Ain't It Cool with Harry Knowles, and Today. Cline's influence extends to documentaries as well, with appearances in Video Games: The Movie, Atari: Game Over, Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made, and Dungeons & Dragons: A Documentary.
Poetry and Early Works
Ernest Cline's artistic journey began in poetry. He was the Austin Poetry Slam Champion in both 1998 and 2001, showcasing his talent on multiple stages. In 1996, he wrote the web-based film Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League.