Drew Magary is an American journalist and columnist and author for Defector.
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Best Known For:The television program Funbag
Breakthrough:Published his debut novel, The Postmortal in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Drew Magary
- Full Name: Drew Magary
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program Funbag
- Current Role: Columnist and author
- Current Employer: Defector
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1976
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of Birth: Wahroonga, New South Wales
- Marital Status: Married
Drew Magary Age
Drew Magary is 50 years old. He was born on October 7, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Libra.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Phillips Exeter Academy, Colby College, and other institutions.
- Phillips Exeter Academy
- Period: 1994
- Colby College
- University of Michigan
Career & Work
Drew Magary's career includes news and reporting roles with Defector Media and Deadspin.
Organization: Defector Media
Role: Co-founder and columnist
Period: 2020–Present
Organization: Deadspin
Role: Columnist and writer
Period: Before 2019
Details: Wrote sports commentary, humor and regular columns for more than a decade before joining a mass staff resignation in 2019.
Organization: Kissing Suzy Kolber
Role: Co-founder and writer
Period: 2000s
Details: Co-founded an irreverent sports and football commentary website.
Organization: GQ
Role: Correspondent and contributor
Details: Wrote essays and commentary for the magazine.
Organization: SFGATE
Role: Columnist
Details: San Francisco, California · Has contributed commentary to the San Francisco Chronicle's digital news publication.
Rise to Fame
Drew Magary rose to prominence for his role for the book The Postmortal.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Postmortal, Someone Could Get Hurt, and The Hike.
Books
- Book: The Postmortal (Author, 2011) — Speculative fiction novel about a world in which aging can be stopped
- Book: Someone Could Get Hurt (Author, 2013) — Humorous nonfiction account of contemporary parenthood
- Book: The Hike (Author, 2016) — Fantasy novel about an extraordinary journey
- Book: Point B (Author, 2020) — Science-fiction novel
- Book: The Night the Lights Went Out: A Memoir of Life After Brain Damage (Author, 2021) — Memoir describing his brain injury, rehabilitation and changes to his life
- Work: Why Your Team Sucks (Creator and columnist) — Annual satirical NFL team preview series published at Deadspin and Defector
- Work: The Funbag (Columnist) — Reader-submitted questions answered in his distinctive humorous style
Lesser Known Facts
- He was born in Australia to American parents and moved to the United States during infancy.
- His writing ranges across NFL analysis, cultural commentary, speculative fiction and memoir.
- He helped form Defector as a worker-owned publication after leaving Deadspin with other staff members in 2019.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Drew Magary
- Popular As: Andrew Schuyler Magary
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1976
- Age: 50
- Birthday: October 7
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Wahroonga, New South Wales
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $73,000–$317,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $390,000–$5,564,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/drewmagary
