Eric Schlosser is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Fast Food Nation.
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Best Known For:The book Fast Food Nation
Breakthrough:Published the best-selling exposé Fast Food Nation in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Eric Schlosser
- Full Name: Eric Schlosser
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Fast Food Nation
- Current Role: Investigative journalist and author
- Date of Birth: August 17, 1959
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shauna Redford
- Specialization: Author / Writer
Eric Schlosser Age
Eric Schlosser is about 67 years old as of 2026. Eric Schlosser was born in 1959.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Princeton University and Oxford University.
- Princeton University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
- Oxford University
- Field of Study: British Imperial History
Career & Work
Eric Schlosser's career includes news and reporting roles with The Atlantic Monthly.
Organization: The Atlantic Monthly
Role: Investigative Journalist
Period: 1990s
Rise to Fame
Eric Schlosser rose to prominence for his role for the book Fast Food Nation.
Notable Works
Notable works include Fast Food Nation, Command and Control, and Reefer Madness.
- Book: Fast Food Nation (Author, 2001)
- Book: Command and Control (Author, 2013)
- Book: Reefer Madness (Author, 2003)
Awards & Achievements
- National Magazine Award — American Society of Magazine Editors — Marijuana and the War on Drugs
Eric Schlosser Family & Relationships
Eric Schlosser is married to Shauna Redford. He has 2 children, Mica Schlosser and Conor Schlosser.
- Father: Herbert Schlosser
- Children:
- Mica Schlosser
- Conor Schlosser
Lesser Known Facts
- He is the son-in-law of legendary actor and director Robert Redford.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Eric Schlosser
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 17, 1959
- Age: 66
- Birthday: August 17
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Herbert Schlosser
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shauna Redford
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Shauna Redford (Spouse • Wife)
- Robert Redford (Father-in-law)
