Jared Mason 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 global bestseller Guns, Germs, and Steel, winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Jared Mason Diamond
- Full Name: Jared Mason Diamond
- Nationality: American
- Known For: the book Guns, Germs, and Steel
- Age: 88 years old
- Date of Birth: September 10, 1937
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Marie Cohen
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
- Salary: $45K – $188K
Jared Mason Diamond Age
Jared Mason Diamond is about 89 years old as of 2026. Jared Mason Diamond was born in 1937.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Harvard College and University of Cambridge.
- Harvard College
- 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 Mason Diamond's career includes professional roles with UCLA.
Organization: UCLA
Role: Professor of Geography
Period: Present
Details: Los Angeles, CA
Rise to Fame
Jared Mason 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.
Book
- Book: Guns, Germs, and Steel (Author, 1997) — Pulitzer Prize winner
- Book: Collapse (Author, 2005)
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction — Columbia University — 1998 — Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Mason Diamond Family & Relationships
Jared Mason Diamond is married to Marie Cohen. He has 2 children, including Max Diamond and Joshua Diamond.
- Father: Louis Diamond
- Mother: Flora Kaplan
- Children:
- Max Diamond
- Joshua Diamond
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jared Mason Diamond
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 10, 1937
- Age: 88
- Birthday: September 10
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Louis Diamond
- Mother: Flora Kaplan
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Marie Cohen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Marie Cohen (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- Website:http://www.jareddiamond.org/
