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John Pilger Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 7, 2026: By Dominic Newman

Best Known For:The film The War on Democracy
Breakthrough:Produced the documentary Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia, which gained global attention in 1979

10 Quick Facts About John Pilger

  • Full Name: John Pilger
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Profession: Journalist and correspondent
  • Known For: The film The War on Democracy
  • Date of Birth: October 9, 1939
  • Age: 86 years old
  • Place of Birth: Bondi, New South Wales
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Specialization: Journalist, Correspondent, and Editor
  • Beats: Politics / Government, International / Foreign Affairs, and Investigations
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John Pilger Age

John Pilger is about 87 years old as of 2026. John Pilger was born in 1939.

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Career & Work

John Pilger's career includes news and reporting roles with Daily Mirror.

Organization: Daily Mirror
Role: Chief Foreign Correspondent
Period: 1963–1986
Details: London

Rise to Fame

John Pilger rose to prominence for his role in the film The War on Democracy.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia and The War on Democracy.

Television

  • TV Show: Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia (Director, 1979) — Documentary

Film

  • Film: The War on Democracy (Director, 2007)

Awards & Achievements

  • Journalist of the Year — British Press Awards

John Pilger Family & Relationships

John Pilger is divorced. He has 2 children, Sam Pilger and Zoe Pilger.

  • Father: Claude Pilger
  • Mother: Elsie Pilger
  • Children:
    • Sam Pilger
    • Zoe Pilger

Personal Information

  • Full Name: John Pilger
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: October 9, 1939
  • Age: 86
  • Birthday: October 9
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Place of Birth: Bondi, New South Wales

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Claude Pilger
  • Mother: Elsie Pilger
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Sam Pilger (Child • Son)
  • Zoe Pilger (Child • Daughter)

Online Presence

  • Website:https://johnpilger.com

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