Studs Terkel
- January 9, 2024
- Non-fiction Author
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Studs Terkel |
| Occupation | Non-Fiction Author |
| Date Of Birth | May 16, 1912(1912-05-16) |
| Age | 112 |
| Date Of Death | 2008-10-31 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Studs Terkel Biography
| Name | Studs Terkel |
| Birthday | May 16 |
| Birth Year | 1912 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Studs Terkel is one of the most popular and richest Non-Fiction Author who was born on May 16, 1912 in New York, United States. Author historian, author and radio host who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his 1985 non-fiction novel, The Good War. Also, he is remembered as an oral historian of everyday Americans.
He spoke with a host of famous guests on his radio show based in Chicago which included musician Bob Dylan.
The couple was together Ida Goldberg for 87 years. They shared an infant son who was named Dan Terkel.
Studs Terkel Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Non-Fiction Author |
| House | Living in own house. |
Studs Terkel is one of the richest Non-Fiction Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Studs Terkel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started his career as voice actor as well as a radio announcer. He later appeared on the 1950s on television show Studs’ Place and went to write the first of his books, Giants of Jazz, in 1956.
He was host of his own show, The Studs Terkel Program on Chicago radio from 1952 until 1997.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Studs Terkel Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Studs Ranked on the list of most popular Non-Fiction Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Studs Terkel celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.
How old is Studs Terkel?
96 years (1912–2008)
Where is Studs Terkel buried?
One of the most eloquent orators was Studs Terkel, the late and legendary Chicago journalist, author and broadcaster. His ashes are said to be buried under a tree on the property. But which one? Washington Square Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
What was Studs Terkel real name?
Born in New York City in 1912 as Louis Terkel , he affixed “Studs” to his name—he writes in his 2007 memoir Touch and Go—after he graduated from law school at the University of Chicago and was trying to make it as an actor.
Where was Studs Terkel from?
New York, NY
Who was Terkel?
Louis “Studs” Terkel (May 16, 1912 – October 31, 2008) was an American writer, historian, actor, and broadcaster. He received the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1985 for The Good War and is best remembered for his oral histories of common Americans, and for hosting a long-running radio show in Chicago.