Ben Lerner is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Leaving the Atocha Station.
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Best Known For:The book Leaving the Atocha Station
Breakthrough:Published his debut novel Leaving the Atocha Station to widespread critical acclaim in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Ben Lerner
- Full Name: Ben Lerner
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Leaving the Atocha Station
- Current Role: Author and professor
- Current Employer: Brooklyn College
- Date of Birth: February 4, 1979
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of Birth: Topeka, Kansas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ariana Reines (former)
Ben Lerner Age
Ben Lerner is 47 years old. He was born on February 4, 1979, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Education
He attended Brown University, where he earned a BA, MFA in Political Theory, Poetry.
- Brown University
- Qualification: BA, MFA
- Field of Study: Political Theory, Poetry
Career & Work
Ben Lerner's career includes professional roles with Brooklyn College.
Organization: Brooklyn College
Role: Professor of English
Period: Present
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Ben Lerner rose to prominence for his role for the book Leaving the Atocha Station.
Notable Works
Notable works include Leaving the Atocha Station and The Topeka School.
- Book: Leaving the Atocha Station (Author, 2011) — Debut novel; finalist for several awards
- Book: The Topeka School (Author, 2019) — Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Ben Lerner Family & Relationships
Ben Lerner is married to Ariana Reines (former).
- Father: Stephen Lerner
- Mother: Harriet Lerner
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ben Lerner
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 4, 1979
- Age: 47
- Birthday: February 4
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Topeka, Kansas
Family & Relationships
- Father: Stephen Lerner
- Mother: Harriet Lerner
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ariana Reines (former)
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$350,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $163,000–$7,069,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Harriet Lerner (Parent • Mother; noted psychologist)
