Susie Dent Biography
Susie Dent is a renowned English Lexicographer, Etymologist, and Media Personality who was born and brought up in Woking, Surrey. She is widely known for her appearances on the Channel 4 game show ‘Countdown’ in the “Dictionary Corner” season since 1992.
Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.
She as well makes appearances on the Channel 4 panel show “8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown” and is the Honorary Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) since 2016.
Susan Francesca Dent is an uk media personality (Commentator and Analyst). She was born in Woking, Surrey, England. She worked as lexicographer/editor (bilingual and english dictionaries) at Oxford University Press.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Susan Francesca Dent
- Profession: Media Personality
- Specialization: Commentator / Analyst and TV Host
- Age: 61 years old
- Date of Birth: November 19, 1964
- Place of Birth: Woking, Surrey, England
- Nationality: uk
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Spouse / Partner: Paul Atkins (separated 2021)
- Children: Lucy Atkins, Thea Atkins
Susan Francesca Dent Age
Susan Francesca Dent's age has not been publicly disclosed. Information about her date of birth is not available in verified public sources.
Susan Francesca Dent Height
Susan Francesca Dent stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in.
Susan Francesca Dent Weight
Susan Francesca Dent's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
She attended institutions including Marist Convent in Ascot and Eton College.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: Marist Convent in Ascot
- Education 2
- Institution Name: Eton College
- Education 3
- Institution Name: Somerville College, Oxford
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: modern languages
- Education 4
- Institution Name: Princeton University
- Qualification: Master’s degree (MA)
- Field of Study: German
Career & Work
She has worked as Lexicographer / Editor (bilingual and English dictionaries) at Oxford University Press. She has also been associated with Channel 4 - Countdown.
- Lexicographer / Editor (bilingual and English dictionaries) at Oxford University Press
- Period: After university until around 2000 / early 1990s onward
- Resident lexicographer in Dictionary Corner at Channel 4 - Countdown
- Period: 1992-present
- Details: Longest-serving member, over 5,000 appearances
- Panelist / Contributor at Channel 4 - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
- Honorary Vice-President at Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
- Period: 2016-present
Awards & Achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) — 2024 — King's Birthday Honoursservices to literature and to language
Susan Francesca Dent Salary
Susan Francesca Dent receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Susan Francesca Dent Net Worth
Susan Francesca Dent's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
Susan Francesca Dent Family & Relationships
Susan Francesca Dent is divorced. She has 2 children, including Lucy Atkins and Thea Atkins.
- Children:
- Lucy Atkins (2000)
- Thea Atkins (2007)
Susan Francesca Dent Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Susan Francesca Dent
- Popular As: Susie Dent
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: uk
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 19, 1964
- Age: 61
- Birthday: November 19
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Woking, Surrey, England
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Paul Atkins (separated 2021)
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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