Amy Dickinson is an American journalist and advice columnist for Chicago Tribune.
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Best Known For:Ask Amy
Breakthrough:Succeeded Ann Landers at the Chicago Tribune with the 'Ask Amy' advice column in 2003
10 Quick Facts About Amy Dickinson
- Full Name: Amy Dickinson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: Ask Amy
- Current Role: Advice Columnist
- Current Employer:Chicago Tribune
- Age: 66 years old
- Date of Birth: November 24, 1959
- Place of Birth: Freeville, New York
- Marital Status: Married
Amy Dickinson Age
Amy Dickinson is about 67 years old as of 2026. Amy Dickinson was born in 1959.
Education
She attended Georgetown University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Georgetown University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Amy Dickinson's career includes writing and editorial roles with Chicago Tribune.
Organization: Chicago Tribune
Role: Advice Columnist
Period: 2003–Present
Details: Chicago · Takes over 'Ask Amy' column
Organization: Chicago Tribune
Role: Advice Columnist
Period: 2003
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Rise to Fame
Amy Dickinson rose to prominence for her role for the book The Mighty Queens of Freeville.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Mighty Queens of Freeville and Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things.
Book
- Book: The Mighty Queens of Freeville (Author, 2009)
- Book: Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things (Author, 2017)
Amy Dickinson Family & Relationships
Amy Dickinson is married to Bruno Schickel.
- Father: Buck Dickinson
- Mother: Jane Dickinson
Lesser Known Facts
- Amy is a frequent panelist on the NPR comedy news quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Amy Dickinson
- Popular As: Ask Amy
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 24, 1959
- Age: 66
- Birthday: November 24
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Freeville, New York
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Buck Dickinson
- Mother: Jane Dickinson
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Bruno Schickel
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Bruno Schickel (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/askingamy
