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Andrew Solomon Biography

Andrew Solomon is an American writer on politics, culture, and psychology well-known for his writing for The New York Times, The New Yorker, Artforum, Travel and Leisure, and other publications. Among the topics that Solomon has written on are depression, the cultural rebirth of Afghanistan, deaf politics, Libyan politics, and Soviet artists.

Solomon lives in London and New York City. He is the writer of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression, a memoir that won him the 2001 National Book Award. In 2002, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and his book was included in The Times list of one hundred best books of the decade. Andrew is also a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University Medical Center and a past President of PEN American Center.

10 Facts About Andrew Solomon

  1. Name: Andrew Solomon
  2. Age: 58 years
  3. Birthday: October 30
  4. Height: 5 feet 11 inches
  5. Weight: Under review
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Marital Status: Marreied
  8. Occupation: Writer
  9. Famous for: Writing for The New York Times
  10. Net Worth: $1-$5Million dollars

Andrew Solomon Age

Andrew is 58 years old as of 2021, he was born on 30 October 1963, in Manhattan, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on October 30 every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.

Andrew Solomon Height

Andrew stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 11 inches.

Andrew Solomon Weight

Details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Andrew Solomon Education

Andrew attended the Horace Mann School and graduated cum laude in 1981. He enrolled in Yale University to study English and in 1985, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, graduating magna cum laude.

From Jesus College, Cambridge, Solomon earned a master’s degree in English and a Ph.D. in psychology from the same institution in August 2013. His thesis was on attachment theory and was prepared under the supervision of Juliet Mitchell.

Andrew Solomon Family

Parents

Andrew was born in Manhattan to his parents Howard Solomon and his wife Carolyn Bower Solomon. His father is the founder of Hildred Capital Partners and a former chairman of Forest Laboratories.

His mother committed suicide after a long battle with ovarian cancer and Solomon talks of his family’s presence during that time in a fictionalized account in his novel, A Stone Boat; and again in The Noonday Demon as well as in an article for The New Yorker.

Solomon also suffers from depression which he has managed with psychotherapy and antidepressant medications.

Siblings

He has a brother by the name David Solomon who is a partner at Hildred Capital Partners.

Andrew Solomon Gay – Andrew Solomon Husband

Andrew is gay and is married to John Habich. The two had met in 2001 while Solomon was on a book tour and soon began dating. Mr. Habich is 11 years older than Solomon and he is the one who proposed first to Solomon. Solomon was hesitant at first and when he came around, he proposed to Habich. Solomon holds dual citizenship of the UK and the US.

They had a civil partnership at Althorp, the Spencer family estate in Northampton, England on 30th June 2007. The partnership was officiated by Pam Allen, superintendent registrar for Northampton as they stood beneath the portraits of Princess Diana and her Spencer ancestors. This procedure was also followed by Christian and Jewish ceremonies.

They married again on July 17, 2009, the eighth anniversary of their meeting, in Connecticut, so that their marriage would be legally recognized in the state of New York.

Andrew Solomon Child – Daughter

Solomon is a biological father to Carolyn Blaine Smith Solomon, his daughter with longtime friend Blaine Smith. The two decided to have a child in 2003 and she was born in November 2007. She lives with her mother in Texas.

He is also an adoptive father of a son, George Charles Habich Solomon, born in April 2009. Habich is also the biological father of two children, Oliver and Lucy Scher, born to lesbian friends who live in Minneapolis.

Andrew Solomon’s Net Worth

Andrew’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Writer. Through his various sources of income, Andrew has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Andrew Solomon Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Andrew:

Andrew Solomon Wiki

  • Full Names: Andrew Solomon
  • Popular As: Andrew
  • Gender: Male 

    Andrew Solomon
    Andrew Solomon
  • Occupation / Profession: Writer
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
  • Religion: To be Updated
  • Sexual  Orientation: Straight

Andrew Solomon Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 58 years
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Date of Birth: 30 October 1963
  • Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States
  • Birthday: 30 October

Andrew Solomon Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be Updated
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: To be Updated
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: To be Updated

Andrew Solomon Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Howard Solomon
  • Mother: Carolyn Bower Solomon
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): David Solomon
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to John Habich
  • Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Carolyn Blaine Smith Solomon

Andrew Solomon’s Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million $5 million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: His professional career as a writer

Andrew Solomon House and Cars

  • Place of living: London and New York City
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Andrew Solomon Writer

Andrew’s career in writing kicked off when he began conducting studies on Russian artists in 1988. This led him to write The Irony Tower: Soviet Artists in a Time of Glasnost (Knopf, 1991). He published his first novel, A Stone Boat, in 1994. It is a story of a man’s shifting identity as he watches his mother battle cancer. It became a runner-up for the Los Angeles Times First Fiction prize.

He joined The New York Times Magazine as a contributing writer in 1993 and remained with the publication in his capacity until 2001. In the same year, he published his other book, The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression which has since been translated into twenty-four languages.

The New York Times named it a Notable Book of 2001 and it was included in the American Library Association’s 2002 list of Notable Books.

The book also won other awards such as the National Book Award for Nonfiction; the Books for a Better Life Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; the 2002 Ken Book Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City; Mind Book of the Year; the Lambda Literary Award for Autobiography/Memoir; and Quality Paperback Book Club’s New Visions Award.

Andrew Solomon Books

♦  1991 – The irony tower: Soviet artists in a time of glasnost
♦  1994 – A Stone Boat
♦  2001 – The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression
♦  2012 – Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity
♦  2014 – The reckoning: the father of the Sandy Hook killer searches for answers
♦  2016 – Far and Away: Reporting from the Brink of Change

Andrew Solomon TEDx Talks

♦  2017 – How open borders make us safe at TEDxExeter 2017 Exeter, Devon
♦  2014 – How the worst moments in our lives make us who we are at TED2014 Vancouver, British Columbia
♦  2013 – Love, no matter what at TEDMED 2013 Washington, D.C.
♦  2013 – Depression, the secret we share at TEDxMet 2013 New York, New York

Frequently Asked Questions About Andrew Solomon

Who is  Andrew Solomon?

Andrew Solomon is an American writer on politics, culture, and psychology well-known for his writing for The New York Times, The New Yorker, Artforum, Travel and Leisure, and other publications. Among the topics that Solomon has written on are depression, the cultural rebirth of Afghanistan, deaf politics, Libyan politics, and Soviet artists.

How old is Andrew Solomon?

Andrew is 57 years old as of 2020, he was born on 30 October 1963, Manhattan, New York, United States.

How tall is Andrew Solomon?

Andrew stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches.

What nationality is Andrew Solomon?

Andrew is an American national.

How many siblings does Andrew Solomon have?

He has a brother by the name David Solomon who is a partner at Hildred Capital Partners.

Is Andrew Solomon married?

Yes, Andrew is gay and is married to John Habich. The two had met in 2001 while Solomon was on a book tour and soon began dating. Mr. Habich is 11 years older than Solomon and he is the one who proposed first to Solomon. Solomon was hesitant at first and when he came around, he proposed to Habich. Solomon holds dual citizenship of the UK and the US.

How much is Andrew Solomon worth?

Andrew has an approximate net worth of $1 million $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Is Andrew Solomon dead or alive?

Andrew is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issus.

Where does Andrew Solomon live?

Because of security reasons, Andre has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

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