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
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)
