Nicholas Kristof is an American journalist and columnist for New York Times.
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Best Known For:The book Half the Sky
Breakthrough:Winning the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Nicholas Kristof
- Full Name: Nicholas Kristof
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The book Half the Sky
- Current Role: Columnist
- Current Employer: New York Times
- Date of Birth: April 27, 1959
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
Nicholas Kristof Age
Nicholas Kristof is about 67 years old as of 2026. Nicholas Kristof was born in 1959.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Harvard College and Magdalen College, Oxford.
- Harvard College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Government
- Period: 1981
- Magdalen College, Oxford
- Qualification: Masters
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1983
Career & Work
Nicholas Kristof's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Columnist
Period: 2001–Present
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Bureau Chief
Period: 1984–2000
Details: Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo
Rise to Fame
Nicholas Kristof rose to prominence for his role for the book Half the Sky.
Notable Works
- Book: Half the Sky (Author, 2009) — Co-authored with Sheryl WuDunn; focuses on the oppression of women
Notable Coverage
- Tiananmen Square protests - The New York Times - 1989 - Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for coverage with Sheryl WuDunn
- Darfur genocide - The New York Times - 2006 - Winner of his second Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the crisis in Darfur
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize — Columbia University — International Reporting
Nicholas Kristof Family & Relationships
Nicholas Kristof is married to Sheryl WuDunn. He has 3 children, including Gregory Kristof and Geoffrey Kristof.
- Father: Ladislaw Kristof
- Mother: Jane Kristof
- Children:
- Gregory Kristof
- Geoffrey Kristof
- Caroline Kristof
Lesser Known Facts
- He took a leave of absence from the NYT in 2021 to run for Governor of Oregon.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Nicholas Kristof
- Popular As: Nicholas Donabet Kristof
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 27, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: April 27
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Ladislaw Kristof
- Mother: Jane Kristof
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sheryl WuDunn
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Sheryl WuDunn (Spouse • Married and co-author of several books)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/NickKristof
