Best Known For:The book The Long Tail
Breakthrough:Published The Long Tail article in Wired magazine which was later expanded into a book in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Chris Anderson
- Full Name: Chris Anderson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: The book The Long Tail
- Current Role: CEO
- Current Employer: 3d Robotics
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1961
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: London
- Net Worth: $113,000-$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
Chris Anderson Age
Chris Anderson is about 65 years old as of 2026. Chris Anderson was born in 1961.
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Education
He attended George Washington University.
- George Washington University
Career & Work
Chris Anderson's career includes writing and editorial roles with Wired and The Economist.
Organization: Wired
Role: Editor-in-Chief
Period: 2001–2012
Organization: The Economist
Role: Editor
Rise to Fame
Chris Anderson rose to prominence for his role for the book The Long Tail.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Long Tail, Free: The Future of a Radical Price, and Makers: The New Industrial Revolution.
- Book: The Long Tail (Author, 2006)
- Book: Free: The Future of a Radical Price (Author, 2009)
- Book: Makers: The New Industrial Revolution (Author, 2012)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chris Anderson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1961
- Age: 65
- Birthday: July 9
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: London
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $83,000–$688,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $113,000–$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
