• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Informationcradle logo

InformationCradle

Clear, Reliable Facts About Public Figures

Annie Jacobsen Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 17, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Annie Jacobsen is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base.

Popularity
#3265 Most Popular
#3265 Overall #97 in Authors
Score: 58 Boosts: 0

Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.

Best Known For:The book Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence following her 2004 article 'Terror in the Skies' and the success of her book 'Area 51'

10 Quick Facts About Annie Jacobsen

  • Full Name: Annie Jacobsen
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The book Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base
  • Date of Birth: June 28, 1967
  • Age: 58 years old
  • Place of Birth: Middletown, Connecticut
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Kevin Jacobsen
  • Beats: Investigations
Annie Jacobsen Photo
Annie Jacobsen Photo

Annie Jacobsen Age

Annie Jacobsen is about 59 years old as of 2026. Annie Jacobsen was born in 1967.

Education

She attended Princeton University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.

  • Princeton University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree

Career & Work

Annie Jacobsen's career includes writing and editorial roles with Los Angeles Times Magazine.

Organization: Los Angeles Times Magazine
Role: Contributing Editor
Details: Los Angeles, CA

Rise to Fame

Annie Jacobsen rose to prominence for her role for the book Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base, Nuclear War: A Scenario, and The 716.

Television

  • TV Show: The 716 (Writer and Producer) — Work on the television series Jack Ryan

Books

  • Book: Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base (Author, 2011) — A New York Times bestseller
  • Book: Nuclear War: A Scenario (Author, 2024) — Deeply researched investigation into nuclear defense protocols

Notable Coverage

  • Terror in the Skies - National Review Online - 2004 - A first-person account of a suspicious flight that drew national attention

Awards & Achievements

  • Pulitzer Prize for Biography — Pulitzer Board — Finalist for 'The Pentagon's Brain'

Annie Jacobsen Family & Relationships

Annie Jacobsen is married to Kevin Jacobsen.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Annie Jacobsen
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: June 28, 1967
  • Age: 58
  • Birthday: June 28
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Place of Birth: Middletown, Connecticut

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Kevin Jacobsen

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

Related Biographies

  • Kevin Jacobsen (Spouse • Husband)

Online Presence

  • Website:https://anniejacobsen.com/

Related People

Mari Payton
American Media Personality
Amy Hollyfield Image
Amy Hollyfield
American Media Personality
Annie Lowrey photo
Annie Lowrey
American Media Personality
Jacqueline Howard Photo
Jacqueline Howard
American Media Personality
Kyle Griffin Image
Kyle Griffin
American Media Personality
Meryl Kornfield Photo
Meryl Kornfield
American Media Personality
Paola Ramos Photo
Paola Ramos
American Media Personality
Scott Schaffer Image
Scott Schaffer
American Media Personality
Ted Koppel Photo.
Ted Koppel
American Media Personality

Filed Under: Authors, Famous People, Journalists

Primary Sidebar

Footer

Contact Us

  • Contact us
  • About us
  • Editorial Standards
  • Privacy Policy

About Us

InformationCradle makes facts about celebrities, media personalities and public figures easy to find, easy to understand and easy to explore.

Editorial Staff

Our Editorial Staff is a team of expert writers and editors led by Josphat Gachie and trusted by millions of readers worldwide. We endeavor to keep our content True, Accurate, Correct, Original and Up to Date.


Home | About Us | Contact Us| Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 · Powerd by . InformationCradle · Log in