Donald Knuth

Reported IQ: 170*

Profession: Computer Scientist

Net Worth: $3.5 million*

Donald Knuth, a luminary in mathematics and science, has had a stellar academic journey from Milwaukee Lutheran High School to an emeritus professorship at Stanford University, earning him the reputation of a prodigy in his youth.

Beginning with a scholarship to the Case Institute of Technology in 1956, Knuth’s quest for knowledge led him to innovate in computer programming by 1958. He significantly impacted computer science and inspired future generations with his remarkable intellect and contributions.