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

Last Updated on June 5, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

David Leonhardt is an American journalist best known for playing Lead Writer in The Morning.

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Best Known For:The television program The Morning
Breakthrough:Won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his columns on the economy in 2011

10 Quick Facts About David Leonhardt

  • Full Name: David Leonhardt
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television program The Morning
  • Current Role: Senior writer
  • Current Employer: The New York Times
  • Current Show: The Morning
  • Date of Birth: January 1, 1973
  • Age: 53 years old
  • Place of Birth: New York City
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David Leonhardt Age

David Leonhardt is 53 years old. He was born on January 1, 1973, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Education

He attended Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics.

  • Yale University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Applied Mathematics

Career & Work

David Leonhardt's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper.

Organization: The New York Times
Role: Senior Writer

Rise to Fame

David Leonhardt rose to prominence for his role on the digital series The Morning.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The Morning and Ourselves.

Books

  • Book: Ourselves (Author, 2023)

Digital Series

  • Digital Series: The Morning (Lead Writer, 2020-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Pulitzer Prize for Commentary — Columbia University — Economics commentary

Personal Information

  • Full Name: David Leonhardt
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 1, 1973
  • Age: 53
  • Birthday: January 1
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: New York City

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/dleonhardt

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