J. K. Rowling

The first five movies of the series grossed a staggering US$4 billion. Harry Potter books, toys, games and other merchandise have raked in US$3 billion. J. K. Rowling has become one of the wealthiest women in the world. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a theme park yet to be unveiled at the Universal Orlando Resort, will complete the franchise.Rowling is a British author best-known for the Harry Potter series that received worldwide acclaim and won numerous awards.

Rowling earned 95.5 million yuan (14.3 million US dollars) in royalties in the Chinese mainland over the past ten years through 2010.