Scott Adams is an American comic book author and artist best known as the creator of the comic strip Dilbert.
With his sharp wit and satirical view of the corporate world, Adams has become a popular figure in the animation industry. His humorous perspective and approach have captivated audiences around the world.
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- Full Name: Scott Raymond Adams
- Date of birth: June 8, 1957
- Age: 66 years
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Windham, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Comic artist, writer, speechwriter
- Height: 1.85m
- Parents: Paul Adams and Virginia Adams
- Siblings: None
- Spouses: Kristina Basham, Shelly Miles (2006-2014), K. Basham (2020-separated 2022)
- Children: Stepfather of Savannah and Justin
Early life and education
Scott Raymond Adams was born on June 8, 1957 in Windham, New York, to Paul Adams and Virginia Adams.
As of 2023, he is 66 years old. He grew up in a small town and developed a passion for comics at a young age. Adams showed artistic talent early on and began drawing comics as a child. His love for comics led him to win a drawing contest when he was 11.
Adams attended Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central High School, where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Hartwick College.
Adams then went on to receive his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley.
Personal life
Scott Adams has had two marriages in his life. He married S. Miles in 2006, but they later divorced in 2014. In 2020, he married Kristina Basham, a model and baker.
However, they separated in 2022. Adams became stepfather to Miles’ two children, Savannah and Justin, although tragically, Justin passed away in 2018 from a fentanyl overdose.
Argumentative
In 2023, Scott Adams faced controversy for making racist comments during a livestream.
His comments led to Dilbert being discontinued by many newspapers and its distributor, Andrews McMeel Syndication.
Career
Scott Adams initially worked various office jobs before becoming a full-time cartoonist in 1995. While working at a telephone company in 1989, he created the comic strip Dilbert.
Dilbert became nationally popular and eventually reached a worldwide audience. The series focused on the social and psychological landscape of modern corporate white collar workers, offering satirical commentary on office life.
Adams’ success grew, and he became a full-time cartoonist when Dilbert reached 800 newspapers. He wrote several books about his comics, including “The Dilbert Principle” and “The Future of Dilbert”.
In addition to his work on Dilbert, Adams has written books on a variety of topics, including self-improvement and religion.
Net worth
Scott Adams has achieved considerable success throughout his career. His estimated net worth is $3 million.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @scottadamssays
- Twitter Username: @ScottAdamsSays
- YouTube: Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Book
- The Dilbert Principle
- The Future of Dilbert
- Fragment of God
- Religious wars
- How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
- Winning Big: Persuasion in a World Where Truth Doesn’t Matter
- Loserthink: How the Untrained Brain is Destroying America
- Rewiring Your Brain: A User Interface for Happiness and Success
