R. L. Stine, author of the popular Goosebumps and Fear Street series, is one of the highest-paid authors in the world. His net worth is estimated to be around $200 million.
Stine began his career as a writer for children’s television shows. He wrote for shows such as Eureeka’s Castle, The Electric Company, and Pee-wee’s Playhouse. In 1986, he published his first Goosebumps book, Welcome to Dead House. The book was a huge success, and Stine has since written over 100 Goosebumps books.