Dean Baquet is an American journalist and executive editor for The New York Times.
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Best Known For:Executive Editor at The New York Times
Breakthrough:Became the first African American to serve as Executive Editor of The New York Times in 2014
10 Quick Facts About Dean Baquet
- Full Name: Dean Baquet
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Editor
- Known For: Spouse of Dylan Landis
- Current Employer: The New York Times
- Date of Birth: September 21, 1956
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: Ari Baquet
Dean Baquet Age
Dean Baquet is about 70 years old as of 2026. Dean Baquet was born in 1956.
Education
He attended Columbia University, where he studied English Literature.
- Columbia University
- Field of Study: English Literature
Career & Work
Dean Baquet's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper and Los Angeles Times.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Executive Editor
Period: 2014–2022
Details: New York, NY
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Managing Editor
Period: 2011–2014
Details: New York, NY
Organization: Los Angeles Times
Role: Editor
Period: 2005–2007
Details: Los Angeles, CA
Rise to Fame
Dean Baquet became known for his work as executive Editor at The New York Times.
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting — Pulitzer Board — 1988 — Reporting on corruption in the Chicago City Council
Dean Baquet Net Worth
Dean Baquet's net worth is estimated to be between 5000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
Dean Baquet Family & Relationships
Dean Baquet is married to Dylan Landis. He has 1 child, Ari Baquet.
- Father: Edward Baquet
- Mother: Myrtle Baquet
- Children:
- Ari Baquet
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dean Baquet
- Popular As: Dean Paul Baquet
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Editor
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 21, 1956
- Age: 69
- Birthday: September 21
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Edward Baquet
- Mother: Myrtle Baquet
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dylan Landis
- Children: Ari Baquet
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Dylan Landis (Spouse • Wife)
