John Green Biography: Books, Movies, TV Shows, Wikipedia, Wife, Children, Height, Age, Net Worth, Parents

John Green is an acclaimed American author and YouTuber known for his impactful contributions to young adult fiction and online education.

His literary career took off with the publication of Looking for Alaska in 2005, a novel that won the Michael L. Printz Award and established him as a significant voice in contemporary literature.

Profile

• Full name: John Michael Green
• Date of birth: August 24, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
• State of origin: Indiana
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Author, YouTuber
• Height: 1.63 m
• Parents: Mike Green (Father), Sydney Green (Mother)
• Siblings: Hank Green (Brother)
• Spouse: Sarah Urist Green
• Children: Henry Green, Alice Green
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

John Michael Green was born on August 24, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is now 48 years old. Shortly after his birth, his family relocated several times, living in Michigan, Birmingham, Alabama, and eventually settling in Orlando, Florida. His parents, Mike and Sydney Green, encouraged his creative pursuits during his formative years.

Green attended Indian Springs School near Birmingham for high school and later enrolled at Kenyon College in Ohio. He graduated in 2000 with a double major in English and religious studies. His experiences as a student chaplain at a children’s hospital deeply influenced his decision to pursue writing instead of becoming a priest.

Personal Life

John Green married Sarah Urist Green in 2006. Sarah is an art curator and host of the PBS web series The Art Assignment.

The couple has two children—Henry Green and Alice Green—and resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. John often shares glimpses of his family life through social media and his YouTube channel.

Career

John Green began his career working as an editorial assistant at Booklist, where he reviewed hundreds of books and wrote essays for NPR’s All Things Considered. Inspired by his mentor Ilene Cooper, he started writing his debut novel Looking for Alaska, which was published in 2005 to critical acclaim.

His subsequent novels include An Abundance of Katherines (2006), Paper Towns (2008), Will Grayson, Will Grayson (2010, co-written with David Levithan), The Fault in Our Stars (2012), and Turtles All the Way Down (2017). These works explore themes like love, loss, mental illness, and self-discovery.

In addition to writing, John co-founded VlogBrothers on YouTube with Hank Green in 2007. Their channel led to initiatives like VidCon and Crash Course, which provide educational content on various subjects. John also hosted the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed, later adapting it into a book.

Awards

• Michael L. Printz Award (Looking for Alaska, 2006)
• Edgar Award (Paper Towns, 2009)
• Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist (twice)

Net Worth

John Green‘s net worth is estimated at $20 million. His wealth stems from book sales exceeding 50 million copies worldwide, film adaptations like The Fault in Our Stars, and revenue from YouTube ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @johngreenwritesbooks
• X (formerly Twitter): @johngreen
• YouTube: Vlogbrothers
• TikTok: @literallyjohngreen

Filmography

• Looking for Alaska (Hulu series adaptation)
• Paper Towns (2015 film adaptation)
• The Fault in Our Stars (2014 film adaptation)

Books

• Looking for Alaska
• An Abundance of Katherines
• Paper Towns
• Will Grayson, Will Grayson
• The Fault in Our Stars
• Turtles All the Way Down
• The Anthropocene Reviewed