Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$80 million
Date Of BirthJuly 15, 1931
SpouseBarbara Knight, Janet Horvath
MarkWrites himself into his books
FactBegan handing the reigns of his Dirk Pitt franchise over to his son, Dirk Cussler, with the 2004 novel "Dark Wind." Father and son co-authored the book (which focuses on Pitt's son Dirk Pitt Jr.) and also collaborated on the next in the series, "Treasure of Khan" (2006).


Clive Cussler is an American author and underwater explorer who is best known for his popular adventure novels. He has written over 50 books, many of which have been bestsellers, and his novels have been translated into more than 20 languages. Cussler is the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of maritime history. He has also been involved in several real-life treasure hunts and has discovered several shipwrecks, including the HMS Titanic.

Cussler was born in Aurora, Illinois, on July 15, 1931. His parents were both schoolteachers. Cussler was an avid reader from an early age, and his favorite authors included Jules Verne and Edgar Rice Burroughs. He began writing his own stories when he was just 10 years old. After graduating from high school, Cussler attended Pasadena City College and then the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a degree in advertising.

Cussler began his career as an advertising copywriter. He later worked as an editor and publisher for a variety of magazines. It was during this time that he wrote his first novel, The Mediterranean Caper, which was published in 1973. The book was an instant success, and Cussler became a full-time writer. He has since published more than 50 books, including such bestsellers as Raise the Titanic!, Vixen 03, and Sahara.

In addition to his writing career, Cussler is also a successful underwater explorer. He has discovered several shipwrecks, including the HMS Titanic. He is the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of maritime history. Cussler has also been involved in several real-life treasure hunts, and his exploits have been chronicled in two books, The Sea Hunters and The Sea Hunters II.

Cussler is married to Barbara Knight, with whom he has three children. He currently resides in Arizona.

Net worth: $80 million

Clive Cussler is an American author and underwater explorer who is best known for his popular adventure novels. He has written over 50 books, many of which have been bestsellers, and his novels have been translated into more than 20 languages. Cussler is the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of maritime history. He has also been involved in several real-life treasure hunts and has discovered several shipwrecks, including the HMS Titanic.

Cussler was born in Aurora, Illinois, on July 15, 1931. His parents were both schoolteachers. Cussler was an avid reader from an early age, and his favorite authors included Jules Verne and Edgar Rice Burroughs. He began writing his own stories when he was just 10 years old. After graduating from high school, Cussler attended Pasadena City College and then the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a degree in advertising.

Cussler began his career as an advertising copywriter. He later worked as an editor and publisher for a variety of magazines. It was during this time that he wrote his first novel, The Mediterranean Caper, which was published in 1973. The book was an instant success, and Cussler became a full-time writer. He has since published more than 50 books, including such bestsellers as Raise the Titanic!, Vixen 03, and Sahara.

In addition to his writing career, Cussler is also a successful underwater explorer. He has discovered several shipwrecks, including the HMS Titanic. He is the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of maritime history. Cussler has also been involved in several real-life treasure hunts, and his exploits have been chronicled in two books, The Sea Hunters and The Sea Hunters II.

Cussler is married to Barbara Knight, with whom he has three children. He currently resides in Arizona.

Net worth: $80 million

General Info

Full NameClive Cussler
Net Worth$80 million
Date Of BirthJuly 15, 1931
ProfessionMaritime Archaeologist, Author, Novelist
EducationPasadena City College
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseBarbara Knight, Janet Horvath
ChildrenDirk Cussler, Dayna Cussler, Teri Cussler
ParentsAmy Cussler, Eric Cussler

Accomplishments

NominationsEdgar Award for Best Paperback Original
MoviesSahara, Raise the Titanic

Social profile links

Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Writes himself into his books

Quotes

#Quote
1On the screen adaptation of his book, Sahara: "I don't know whose book they think they're adapting but it sure isn't mine. I can't approve what they're doing. I've thrown away all the scripts they've sent me - seven or eight so far - and told them to go back and follow the book. But they refuse. They insist on doing it their way."

Facts

#Fact
1Did not start writing until he was 34 years old.
2He has had 17 consecutive novels on the ''New York Times Bestsellers list".
3Began handing the reigns of his Dirk Pitt franchise over to his son, Dirk Cussler, with the 2004 novel "Dark Wind." Father and son co-authored the book (which focuses on Pitt's son Dirk Pitt Jr.) and also collaborated on the next in the series, "Treasure of Khan" (2006).
4Named his popular adventure character "Dirk Pitt" after his own son, Dirk Cussler.
5Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, Vol. 131, pages 78-84. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.

Movies

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sahara2005novel
Raise the Titanic1980novel

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Raise the Titanic1980Bearded Reporter (uncredited)

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Sea Hunters2002TV Series documentaryHost / narrator
Raising the Hunley2001TV Movie documentaryHimself
Sunk on Christmas Eve2001TV Movie documentaryHimself / Host
The Dennis Miller Show1992TV SeriesHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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