Russell Baker is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Growing Up.
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Best Known For:The book Growing Up
Breakthrough:Won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his 'Observer' column in The New York Times in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Russell Baker
- Full Name: Russell Baker
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book Growing Up
- Date of Birth: August 14, 1925
- Age: 101 years old
- Place of Birth: Loudoun County, Virginia
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Miriam Nash
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Russell Baker Age
Russell Baker is about 101 years old as of 2026. Russell Baker was born in 1925.
Education
He attended Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Johns Hopkins University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 1947
Career & Work
Russell Baker's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Columnist
Period: 1962–1998
Details: New York · Observer column
Rise to Fame
Russell Baker rose to prominence for his role for the book Growing Up.
Notable Works
- Book: Growing Up (Author, 1982) — Pulitzer Prize winner
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography — Pulitzer Board — Growing Up
Russell Baker Family & Relationships
- Father: Benjamin Baker
- Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Christie
Lesser Known Facts
- Baker was the host of PBS's Masterpiece Theatre for eleven years, succeeding Alistair Cooke.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Russell Baker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 14, 1925
- Age: 101
- Birthday: August 14
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Loudoun County, Virginia
Family & Relationships
- Father: Benjamin Baker
- Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Christie
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Miriam Nash
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $87,000–$380,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $421,000–$6,017,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
