Best Known For:The book The Night of the Gun
Breakthrough:Appointed as the media columnist for The New York Times, establishing "The Media Equation" column 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
- Children: Erin Lee Carr
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
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 Wisconsin–River Falls, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science.
- University of Wisconsin–River Falls
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Political Science
Career & Work
David Carr's career includes news and reporting roles with The New York Times, a newspaper and Washington City Paper.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Media Columnist and Reporter
Period: 2002–2015
Details: New York, NY · The Media Equation column
Organization: Washington City Paper
Role: Editor
Period: 1995–2000
Organization: Twin Cities Reader
Role: Editor
Details: Minneapolis, MN
Rise to Fame
David Carr rose to prominence for his role for the book The Night of the Gun.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Night of the Gun and Page One: Inside the New York Times.
Film
- Film: Page One: Inside the New York Times (Himself, 2011) — Documentary film featuring his work at the media desk
Books
- Book: The Night of the Gun (Author, 2008) — Memoir detailing his addiction and recovery
David Carr Family & Relationships
David Carr is married to Jill Rooney. He has 1 child, Erin Lee Carr.
- Children:
- Erin Lee Carr (1988)
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
- Children: Erin Lee Carr
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)
