Maria Dylan: All About The Life Of Bob Dylan’s Daughter

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

NameMaria Dylan
Full NameMaria Dylan Himmelman
Famous asBob Dylan’s Daughter
ProfessionMovie producer 
Date of BirthOctober 21, 1961
Place of BirthUnited States of America
Age62
Zodiac SignLibra
Current ResidenceSanta Monica, United States
Marital StatusMarried
SpousePeter Himmelman
Children4
Step-FatherBob Dylan
Biological MotherSara Dylan
Biological FatherHans Lownds
Siblings/ Half-SiblingSam Dylan, Anna Dylan, Jesse Dylan, Jakob Dylan, Desiree Gabrielle Dennis-Dylan
GenderFemale
EthnicityCaucasian
NationalityAmerican
SexualityStraight
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlonde
Net WorthN/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

Her Famous Father Bob Dylan
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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. 

Maria’s Mother Sara Dylan And Her Marriages
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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. 

Married Life And Family
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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. 

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