Glenn Greenwald is an American journalist and independent journalist and author for Rumble.
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Best Known For:The television program System Update
Breakthrough:Published news stories based on a trove of NSA documents leaked by Edward Snowden in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Glenn Greenwald
- Full Name: Glenn Greenwald
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program System Update
- Current Employer: Rumble
- Date of Birth: March 6, 1967
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: David Miranda
Glenn Greenwald Age
Glenn Greenwald is about 59 years old as of 2026. Glenn Greenwald was born in 1967.
Education
His educational background includes studies at George Washington University and New York University.
- George Washington University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1990
- New York University
- Qualification: Juris Doctor (JD)
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1995
Career & Work
Glenn Greenwald's career includes writing and editorial roles with Rumble and The Intercept.
Organization: Rumble
Role: Independent Broadcaster
Period: 2022–Present
Organization: The Intercept
Role: Co-founder and Editor
Period: 2014–2020
Details: Dedicated to reporting on malfeasance through whistleblowers.
Organization: The Guardian US
Role: Columnist
Period: 2012–2013
Details: Led reporting on global surveillance leaks.
Rise to Fame
Glenn Greenwald rose to prominence for his role for the book No Place to Hide.
Notable Works
- Book: No Place to Hide (Author, 2014) — About the U.S. surveillance state and Snowden documents
Notable Coverage
- Snowden documents reporting - The Guardian - 2013 - Exposed global surveillance programs by the NSA
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Public Service — The Guardian — NSA reporting
- George Polk Award — National security reporting
Glenn Greenwald Family & Relationships
- Father: Daniel Greenwald
- Mother: Arlene Greenwald
Lesser Known Facts
- Before journalism, he co-founded a law firm specializing in constitutional law.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Glenn Greenwald
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 6, 1967
- Age: 59
- Birthday: March 6
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Daniel Greenwald
- Mother: Arlene Greenwald
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: David Miranda
- Children: Undisclosed
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- David Miranda (Spouse • Late Husband)
- Edward Snowden (Collaborator • Whistleblower source)
Online Presence
- Website:https://greenwald.locals.com/
