Jared Diamond is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Guns, Germs, and Steel.
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Best Known For:The book Guns, Germs, and Steel
Breakthrough:Published the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Guns, Germs, and Steel in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Jared Diamond
- Full Name: Jared Diamond
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Guns, Germs, and Steel
- Date of Birth: September 10, 1937
- Age: 89 years old
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Marie Cohen
- Specialization: Author / Writer, Academic / Educator, and Scientist / Researcher
- Net Worth: $158,000-$6,841,000 (Estimated range)
Jared Diamond Age
Jared Diamond is about 89 years old as of 2026. Jared Diamond was born in 1937.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Harvard University and University of Cambridge.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Anthropology and History
- Period: 1958
- University of Cambridge
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Physiology and Biophysics
- Period: 1961
Career & Work
Jared Diamond's career includes professional roles with University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Organization: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Role: Professor of Geography
Details: California
Rise to Fame
Jared Diamond rose to prominence for his role for the book Guns, Germs, and Steel.
Notable Works
Notable works include Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed.
- Book: Guns, Germs, and Steel (Author, 1997) — Won the Pulitzer Prize
- Book: Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed (Author, 2005)
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction — Pulitzer Prize Board — Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Diamond Family & Relationships
Jared Diamond is married to Marie Cohen.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jared Diamond
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 10, 1937
- Age: 89
- Birthday: September 10
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Marie Cohen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $58,000–$322,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $158,000–$6,841,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
