| Birth Day | September 9, 1903 |
| Birth Place | Japan |
| Age | 117 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 8, 2008 (age 104) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Phyllis A. Whitney, an acclaimed novelist, boasts an estimated net worth of $100 million as of 2024. Her captivating novels have garnered immense popularity not just in her home country but also in Japan, where she is well-known as a talented writer. With numerous bestsellers to her name, Whitney has earned both critical acclaim and commercial success throughout her prolific career. Her exceptional storytelling abilities and ability to captivate readers with suspense and mystery have undoubtedly contributed to her impressive net worth, solidifying her reputation as a celebrated author in the literary world.
A Japanese-born American Writer of more than seventy mystery novels, she is best known for titles such as The Mystery of the Hidden Hand, Red is for Murder, and The Quicksilver Pool. Unique among mystery Writers, she wrote for both adult and youth audiences.
She published her first novel, A Place for Ann, in 1941.
The New York Times once named her "The Queen of the American Gothics."
The Japanese-born daughter of American parents, she spent her childhood in Asia.
She and Marcia Muller both received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America association.
