Andy Warhol
From Pittsburgh Factory Worker's Son to Pop Art Revolutionary
Net Worth
$220M
Born
August 6, 1928 (died age 59)
Country
United States
Occupation
Artist, Filmmaker, Publisher
Gender
male
Generation
Greatest Generation
Marital Status
single
Children
0
Single Parent Household
No
Education
Bachelor's
University
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Industries
creative, entertainment
Wealth Category
multi-millionaire
Wealth Origin
self-made
First-Gen Wealth
Yes
Immigrant
Yes
Overcame
- • Grew up in poverty in Pittsburgh's working-class neighborhood
- • Developed Sydenham's chorea as child; bedridden for months
- • Shot and nearly killed by radical feminist Valerie Solanas in 1968
- • Never fully recovered from shooting; health declined
- • Faced criticism from art establishment for commercial approach
Andy Warhol was an artist, filmmaker, and cultural icon who pioneered the pop art movement. Born Andrew Warhola to Slovakian immigrant parents in Pittsburgh, he transformed everyday consumer products into high art. His Campbell's Soup Cans and Marilyn Monroe portraits redefined what art could be. His studio, The Factory, became a legendary gathering place for artists, musicians, and counterculture figures.
Career Timeline
Notable Quotes
"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."
"Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art."
"I think everybody should be nice to everybody."
"Why do people think artists are special? It's just another job."