John Waters is an American director, writer, actor, and visual artist. He has an estimated net worth of $50 million. He has earned his wealth from his career as a film director and screenwriter. He has also written a number of books.
Waters is known for his exploitation movies and his support of homosexual rights. His films have received critical acclaim. His 1981 movie, Polyester, was a box office hit. In 1988, Waters released Hairspray, which was adapted into a Broadway musical that won eight Tony awards. It was later remade into a film in 2007.
Waters has several houses around the country, including apartments in San Francisco and New York City. He has also bought a house in Baltimore and a summer home in Provincetown, Massachusetts. He is a bibliophile and has an extensive book collection. He has also established Atomic Book, an independent bookstore in Baltimore.
In addition to making movies, Waters has also appeared in numerous television shows and telemovies. He has guest starred in Channel 9’s Underbelly – The Golden Mile and Sea Patrol, channel 7’s All Saints and the ABC’s Fireflies. Waters has also voiced a character in the animated series, The Rocky Horror Show. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has also served on the Board of Trustees at Calvert School. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
