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David Carr Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on June 23, 2026: By Andrew G

Best Known For:The book The Night of the Gun
Breakthrough:Writing 'The Media Equation' column for The New York Times in 2002

10 Quick Facts About David Carr

  • Full Name: David Carr
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist and reporter
  • Known For: The book The Night of the Gun
  • Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Birth Year: 1956
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jill Rooney
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Salary: $45K - $188K
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David Carr Age

David Carr is about 70 years old as of 2026. David Carr was born in 1956.

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Education

He attended University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.

  • University of Minnesota
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

David Carr's career includes news and reporting roles with The New York Times, a newspaper.

Organization: The New York Times
Role: Media Columnist and Reporter
Period: 2002–2015
Details: New York · The Media Equation column

Rise to Fame

David Carr rose to prominence for his role for the book The Night of the Gun.

Notable Works

  • Book: The Night of the Gun (Author, 2008) — Memoir

David Carr Family & Relationships

David Carr is married to Jill Rooney. He has 3 children, including Erin Lee Carr and Meagan Carr.

  • Children:
    • Erin Lee Carr (1988)
    • Meagan Carr
    • Maddie Carr

Personal Information

  • Full Name: David Carr
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1956
  • Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jill Rooney

Net Worth & Income

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

Related Biographies

  • Jill Rooney (Spouse • Wife)
  • Erin Lee Carr (Child • Daughter)
  • Meagan Carr (Child • Daughter)
  • Maddie Carr (Child • Daughter)

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