Kip Stephen Thorne is an American professional best known for playing Executive Producer / Science Advisor in the film Interstellar.
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Best Known For:The film Interstellar
Breakthrough:Won the Nobel Prize in Physics for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational in 2017
10 Quick Facts About Kip Stephen Thorne
- Full Name: Kip Stephen Thorne
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The film Interstellar
- Current Role: Feynman professor of theoretical physics, emeritus
- Current Employer: California Institute Of Technology
- Date of Birth: June 1, 1940
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Logan, Utah
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Carolee Joyce Winstein
Kip Stephen Thorne Age
Kip Stephen Thorne is about 86 years old as of 2026. Kip Stephen Thorne was born in 1940.
Education
His educational background includes studies at California Institute of Technology and Princeton University.
- California Institute of Technology
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Field of Study: Physics
- Period: 1962
- Princeton University
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Physics
- Period: 1965
Career & Work
Kip Stephen Thorne's career includes professional roles with California Institute of Technology.
Organization: California Institute of Technology
Role: Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics
Period: 1967–2009
Details: Pasadena, CA
Rise to Fame
Kip Stephen Thorne rose to prominence for his role in the film Interstellar.
Notable Works
Notable works include Gravitation, Interstellar, and The Science of Interstellar.
Film
- Film: Interstellar (Executive Producer / Science Advisor, 2014)
Books
- Book: Gravitation (Author, 1973) — Co-authored with Misner and Wheeler
- Book: The Science of Interstellar (Author, 2014)
Awards & Achievements
- Nobel Prize in Physics — Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences — LIGO/Gravitational waves
Kip Stephen Thorne Family & Relationships
Kip Stephen Thorne is married to Carolee Joyce Winstein. He has 2 children, Kares Anne Thorne and Bret Stephen Thorne.
- Father: Wynne Thorne
- Mother: Alison Thorne
- Children:
- Kares Anne Thorne
- Bret Stephen Thorne
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kip Stephen Thorne
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 1, 1940
- Age: 86
- Birthday: June 1
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Logan, Utah
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Wynne Thorne
- Mother: Alison Thorne
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Carolee Joyce Winstein
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Carolee Joyce Winstein (Spouse • Wife)
- Stephen Hawking (Collaborator • Longtime friend and colleague)
- Carl Sagan (Collaborator • Colleague)
