Maria Dylan is the daughter of Bod Dylan, whom he adopted after marrying his first wife, Sarah Dylan. Aside from her father’s fame, Maria also made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as a movie producer and writer. She lives a private life away from the spotlight.
Maria Dylan is famous as the adopted daughter of Bob Dylan.
Her father, Bob Dylan is an American singer and musician, who transitioned from folk music to rock in the 1960s and gained an iconic status in music history.
Bod adopted Maria after marrying her mother Sarah in 1965. Despite her association with the iconic singer, Maria prefers to live a low-key life. She is a movie producer as well as a writer.
This article will explore Maria’s early years, her famous family ties, career, net worth, and more.
Quick Bio
Name | Maria Dylan |
Full Name | Maria Dylan Himmelman |
Famous as | Bob Dylan’s Daughter |
Profession | Movie producer |
Date of Birth | October 21, 1961 |
Place of Birth | United States of America |
Age | 62 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Current Residence | Santa Monica, United States |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Peter Himmelman |
Children | 4 |
Step-Father | Bob Dylan |
Biological Mother | Sara Dylan |
Biological Father | Hans Lownds |
Siblings/ Half-Sibling | Sam Dylan, Anna Dylan, Jesse Dylan, Jakob Dylan, Desiree Gabrielle Dennis-Dylan |
Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Nationality | American |
Sexuality | Straight |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Net Worth | N/A |
Early Life And Family Ties
Maria Dylan was born in the United States on October 21, 1961. Her biological parents are Hans Lownds and Sara Dylan. Maria was later adopted by Bob Dylan after he married her mother.
After adoption, Maria Lownds’ name was officially changed to Maria Dylan. Her half-siblings are Sam Dylan, Anna Dylan, Jesse Dylan, Jakob Dylan, and Desiree Gabrielle Dennis-Dylan.
Sadly, there are no details available in the media about her early upbringing or her educational journey.
Age, Nationality, And Ethnicity
Maria Dylan was on October 21, 1961, making her 62 years old as of April 2024. Her zodiac sign is of Libra. Being born in the United States, Maria holds American nationality and ethnically identifies as Caucasian.
Her Famous Father: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan was born on May 24, 1941, in Minnesota, United States. His birth name was Robert Allen Zimmerman. He studied at Hibbing High School and later attended The University of Minnesota.
While studying, he started performing under the stage name Bob Dylan. Bob started playing guitar at the age of 10 and was very passionate about music. He released his debut album in 1962.
He started his career as a folksinger but later transitioned into rock during the 1960s. Up until now, Bob Dylan has released about 40 studio albums and won many prestigious awards including 10 Grammy Awards.
Maria’s Mother: Sara Dylan And Her Marriages
Sara Dylan is the mother of Maria Dylan. Sara’s birth name was Shirley Marlin Noznisky and she used to be a dancer and model.
In her modeling career, she was famously featured in Harper’s Bazaar as ‘Lovely Luscious Sara Lownds.’ Her first marriage was with Hans Lownds in 1959.
Hans persuaded Sara to change her name from Shirley to Sara. His previous wife also named Shirley, had left him and he didn’t want to be reminded of his previous marriage.
After their divorce, Sara married Bob Dylan in 1965 and changed her name to Sara Dylan.
Sara and Bob were blessed with four children with Maria being her daughter from the previous marriage. Unfortunately, the couple split up in 1977.
Married Life And Family
Maria Dylan is married to Peter Himmelman. In 1988, the couple got married in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their family, friends, and loved ones.
During their blissful marriage, they were blessed with four children. The couple has set up an example of a supportive and healthy marriage for their children.
Preference For A Private Life
Maria has always maintained a private life, staying away from the spotlight. She has never made any public appearances or given a single interview herself.
Her Husband, Peter Himmelman explained in an interview that Maria does not have any interest in the life of fame.
The couple has declined several opportunities to appear on famous television shows. Maria does not have an active presence on social media platforms either.
Professional Journey
Maria Dylan didn’t follow her father’s path in the music industry rather, chose a different career path.
She became a movie producer and has produced projects like “Theodore Rex,” “Skins,” and “Cold Dog Soup.”
Maria was a part of the additional crew on films like “Haunted” and “Weapons of Mass Distraction.” According to her IMDB, she also has credits as a writer for “Skins.”
Net Worth
Maria Dylan’s net worth cannot be determined since details about her salary and assets are unavailable in the media.
On the other hand, her father, Bob Dylan has a massive net worth estimated to be around $500 million.