George Frederick Will is an American journalist and columnist for The Washington Post.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC News
Breakthrough:Won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1977
10 Quick Facts About George Frederick Will
- Full Name: George Frederick Will
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program NBC News
- Current Role: Columnist
- Current Employer: The Washington Post
- Date of Birth: May 4, 1941
- Age: 85 years old
- Place of Birth: Champaign, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
George Frederick Will Age
George Frederick Will is about 85 years old as of 2026. George Frederick Will was born in 1941.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Trinity College and Princeton University.
- Trinity College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Religion
- Period: 1962
- Princeton University
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Politics
- Period: 1968
Career & Work
George Frederick Will's career includes writing and editorial roles with The Washington Post and Newsweek.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Columnist
Period: 1974–Present
Organization: Newsweek
Role: Contributing Editor
Period: 1976–2011
Rise to Fame
George Frederick Will rose to prominence for his role for the book Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball.
Notable Works
- Book: Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball (Author, 1990)
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Commentary — Pulitzer Board — Column writing
George Frederick Will Family & Relationships
George Frederick Will is married to Mari Will. He has 4 children, including Jonathan Will and Geoffrey Will.
- Father: Frederick L. Will
- Mother: Louise Will
- Children:
- Jonathan Will (1972)
- Geoffrey Will
- Victoria Will
- David Will
Lesser Known Facts
- He is an avid fan of baseball, particularly the Chicago Cubs.
Personal Information
- Full Name: George Frederick Will
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 4, 1941
- Age: 85
- Birthday: May 4
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Champaign, Illinois
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Frederick L. Will
- Mother: Louise Will
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mari Will
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $87,000–$380,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $421,000–$6,017,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Mari Will (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.georgewill.com
