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Joshua Foer Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

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
  • Profession: Famous Person
  • 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
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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

  • 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, including 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
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Dinah Herlands

Net Worth & Income

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

Related Biographies

  • Jonathan Safran Foer (Sibling • Brother)
  • Franklin Foer (Sibling • Brother)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/joshuafoer

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