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Judge Judy Biography

Judge Judy is an American Prosecutor, Former Manhattan Family Court Judge, TV Show Host, Producer, and Author who was brought up in Brooklyn, New York. She is widely for her own successful four-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning arbitration-based court show series, ‘Judge Judy’.

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Judy has obtained several awards including ‘Daytime Emmy’ for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program and a Daytime Emmy Award. In 2015, she earned a place in the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving judge or arbiter in courtroom-themed programming history.

10 Facts About Judge Judy

Here is a list of 10 facts about Judy

  • Name: Judge Judy
  • Age: 81 Years Old
  • Birthday: October 21
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Height:  5 feet 1 inch (1.55m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Prosecutor, Family Court Judge, TV Show Host, Producer, and Author
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: $47 million
  • Networth: $440 million

 Judge Judy Age

Judy is 81 years old, she was born on October 21, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on October 21 every year and her birth sign is Libra.

Judge Judy Height

Judge Judy stands at a height of 5 feet 1 inch (1.55m).

Judge Judy Weight

Judy weighs 46 kilograms (101 lbs).

Early Life and Judy Education

Judy was born on October 21, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. Sheindlin relates her mother Ethel, an office manager, as “a meat and potatoes kind of gal”. She attended and graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn in 1961 and American University in Washington, D.C., obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.

Rise to Fame

Judy gained fame in 1976 when Mayor Ed Koch appointed her a judge, first in criminal court and later, in 1980, as Manhattan’s supervising family court judge. She was also featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes in the 1990s as a result of her reputation as a tough judge.

Judge Judy Family

Judy was born to her parents Murray (father) who was a dentist, and Ethel Blum (mother) in Brooklyn, New York City. She described her father as “the greatest thing since sliced bread” and her mother as “a meat and potatoes kind of gal.” She also spent her childhood with her sibling brother David Blum.

Judge Judy Husband

Judy is currently married to her handsome husband Jerry Sheindlin, an American author, television personality, jurist, and attorney. The couple tied the knot in 1977, divorced in 1990, then remarried in 1991. They are blessed with five adorable children named Gregory, Jamie, Jonathan, Adam, and Nicole, some from her husband’s previous marriage.

Judge Judy Salary

In July 2010 when Judge’s contract was renewed, her salary increased to $45 million per year. It was later reported in October 2013 that Sheindlin is the highest-paid TV star, earning $47 million per year for Judge Judy, which translates into just over $900,000 per workday (she works 52 days per year).

Judge Judy’s Net Worth

Judge Judy has an estimated net worth of $440 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Prosecutor, Family Court Judge, TV Show Host, Producer, and Author. Through her various sources of income, Judy has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Judge Judy

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Judy;

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Judge Judy Bio.

  • Full Names: Judith Susan Blum-Sheindlin
  • Popular As: Judge
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Prosecutor, Family Court Judge, TV Show Host, Producer, and Author
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Available
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 81 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Date of Birth: October 21, 1942
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
  • Birthday: October 21

Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 1 inch or 1.55 m
  • Weight: 101 lbs or 46 kg
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Light Brown
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Murray Blum
  • Mother: Ethel Blum
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): David Blum
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to Jerry Sheindlin
  • Dating/Boyfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Gregory, Jamie, Jonathan, Adam and Nicole

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $440 Million
  • Salary: $47 Million
  • Source of Income: Prosecutor, Family Court Judge, TV Show Host, Producer, and Author

Is It Real

Judy Sheindlin is a lawyer. She has a Juris Doctor in law from American University in Washington D.C. She passed the New York Bar in 1965 and is a REAL lawyer. She also began working as a corporate lawyer but left after only a couple of years.

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