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Madeleine Korbel Albright Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 4, 2026: By Wilson Brown

Madeleine Korbel Albright is an American politician best known for playing Author for the book Madam Secretary.

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Best Known For:The book Madam Secretary
Breakthrough:Appointment as the first woman U.S. Secretary of State in 1997

10 Quick Facts About Madeleine Korbel Albright

  • Full Name: Madeleine Korbel Albright
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician
  • Known For: The book Madam Secretary
  • Date of Birth: May 15, 1937
  • Age: 89 years old
  • Place of Birth: Prague, Czechoslovakia
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Joseph Medill Patterson Albright
  • Popular As: Marie Jean Korbel
Madeleine Albright Photo
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Madeleine Korbel Albright Age

Madeleine Korbel Albright is about 89 years old as of 2026. Madeleine Korbel Albright was born in 1937.

Madeleine Korbel Albright Height

Madeleine Korbel Albright stands at a height of 4 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 147 cm.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Columbia University and Wellesley College.

  • Columbia University
    • Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    • Field of Study: Public Law and Government
    • Period: 1976
  • Wellesley College
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Field of Study: Political Science
    • Period: 1959

Career & Work

Madeleine Korbel Albright's career includes public service roles with U.S. Department of State and United Nations.

Organization: U.S. Department of State
Role: Secretary of State
Period: 1997–2001
Organization: United Nations
Role: U.S. Ambassador to the UN
Period: 1993–1997
Details: New York, NY

Rise to Fame

Madeleine Korbel Albright rose to prominence for her role for the book Madam Secretary.

Notable Works

Notable works include Madam Secretary and Read My Pins.

  • Book: Madam Secretary (Author, 2003)
  • Book: Read My Pins (Author, 2009)

Awards & Achievements

  • Presidential Medal of Freedom — U.S. Government

Madeleine Korbel Albright Family & Relationships

Madeleine Korbel Albright is divorced. She has 3 children, including Anne Korbel Albright and Alice Patterson Albright.

  • Father: Josef Korbel
  • Mother: Anna Korbel
  • Children:
    • Anne Korbel Albright
    • Alice Patterson Albright
    • Katherine Medill Albright

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Madeleine Korbel Albright
  • Popular As: Marie Jean Korbel
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Politician
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 15, 1937
  • Age: 89
  • Birthday: May 15
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Prague, Czechoslovakia

Measurements

  • Height: 4 ft 10 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Josef Korbel
  • Mother: Anna Korbel
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Joseph Medill Patterson Albright

Net Worth & Income

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

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