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James Ellroy Net Worth

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James Ellroy's net worth is currently estimated at $3M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

$0M$1M$2M$3M1958197019801990200020102026

Net Worth Timeline

1958$0.001MF

Mother's Murder

Mother's unsolved murder becomes life obsession.

1981$0.01M+900%C

Brown's Requiem Published

Debut crime novel marks entry into genre.

1987$0.1M+900%B

The Black Dahlia

Breakthrough novel based on famous murder.

1990$0.5M+400%A

L.A. Confidential Published

Critical acclaim and commercial success for novel.

1997$1M+100%A

L.A. Confidential Film

Film adaptation wins Oscars, boosts fame.

2009$2M+100%B

Blood's a Rover

Continues writing, solidifying legacy.

2014$2.5M+25%B

Perfidia Published

First book in the second L.A. Quartet.

2019$3M+20%B

This Storm Published

Second book in the second L.A. Quartet.

2026$3MB

Noir Master Legacy

Remains a respected figure in crime fiction.

Last updated: February 23, 2026