Joshua Foer is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Moonwalking with Einstein.
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Best Known For:The book Moonwalking with Einstein
Breakthrough:Winning the 2006 USA Memory Championship
10 Quick Facts About Joshua Foer
- Full Name: Joshua Foer
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Moonwalking with Einstein
- Current Role: Author and journalist
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Birth Year: 1982
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dinah Herlands
- Specialization: Author / Writer
- Net Worth: $158,000-$6,841,000 (Estimated range)
Joshua Foer Age
Joshua Foer is about 44 years old as of 2026. Joshua Foer was born in 1982.
Education
He attended Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Yale University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Joshua Foer's career includes business leadership roles with Atlas Obscura and Sukkah City.
Organization: Atlas Obscura
Role: Co-founder
Period: 2009–Present
Organization: Sukkah City
Role: Co-founder
Period: 2010
Rise to Fame
Joshua Foer rose to prominence for his role for the book Moonwalking with Einstein.
Notable Works
Notable works include Moonwalking with Einstein and Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders.
- Book: Moonwalking with Einstein (Author, 2011) — A quest to improve memory
- Book: Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders (Co-author, 2016)
Joshua Foer Family & Relationships
Joshua Foer is married to Dinah Herlands. He has 2 siblings, Jonathan Safran Foer and Franklin Foer.
- Father: Albert Foer
- Mother: Esther Foer
- Siblings:
- Jonathan Safran Foer
- Franklin Foer
Lesser Known Facts
- He set a new state record in the 'Speed Cards' event during the memory championships.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joshua Foer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1982
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Albert Foer
- Mother: Esther Foer
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dinah Herlands
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
Related Biographies
- Jonathan Safran Foer (Sibling • Brother)
- Franklin Foer (Sibling • Brother)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/joshuafoer
