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. She as well makes appearances on 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.
Susie Dent Age
Dent is 56 years old as of 2020, she was born on 19 November 1964 in Woking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She celebrates her birthday on 19th November every year and her birth sign is Scorpio.
Susie Dent Height
Susie stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters). Her body measurements are 33-25-35 inches with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Susie Dent Weight
Dent Weighs 132 lbs (60 kg).
Susie Dent Education
Susie attended Marist Convent in Ascot, an independent Roman Catholic day school. She then joined Eton College to pursuing Oxbridge entrance exams. Later, she enrolled at Somerville College, Oxford from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in modern languages. She also holds a master’s degree in German from Princeton University.
Susie Dent Husband Paul Atkins and Children
Dent is happily married to her husband Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Global Partners LLC and a primary school teacher. They are blessed with two children, all daughters namely Thea Atkins and Lucy Atkins.
Susie Dent Net Worth
Susie has an estimated net worth of $7 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Lexicographer, Etymologist and Media Personality. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Susie Dent Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about her;
Susie Dent Wiki
- Full Names: Susan Francesca Dent
- Popular As: Susie Dent
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Lexicographer, Etymologist and Media Personality
- Nationality: English
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Susie Dent Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 56 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: 19 November 1964
- Place of Birth: Woking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
- Birthday: 19th November
Susie Dent Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 33-25-35 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters)
- Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Breast Size: 33 inches
- Waist Size: 25 inches
- Hip Size: 35 inches
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Susie Dent Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Paul Atkins
- Children: Daughter(s) (Lucy and Thea Atkins)
Susie Dent Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $7 million
- Salary: $440,000
- Source of Income: Lexicographer, Etymologist and Media Personality
Susie Dent House and Cars
- Place of living: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Susie Dent Countdown
In 1992, at the age of 27, Dent ,made her first appearance on Countdown and has been the show’s resident word expert in almost 3,500 episodes as of 2018. Her role in the show is to come up with answers for the show’s anagrams although in 2009 it was revealed that sometimes she gets help from producers through an earpiece.
Dent has been credited as a top-tier member of the production team alongside Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley beginning in Series 72 in 2015. Since Series 57, she has been given a regular slot prior to the second numbers round called Origins of Words, in which she explains the derivations of well-known words or phrases.
She celebrated her 25th anniversary as Countdown lexicographer on 29th June 2017. That day’s programme featured several tributes and gifts to her, with that day’s Dictionary Corner guest Colin Murray reading a poem on her behalf and Nick Hewer presenting her with a postcard signed by Arsène Wenger, the manager of her favored football club Arsenal.
Susie Dent Books
- 2003 – The Language Report: The Ultimate Record of What We’re Saying and How We’re Saying It
- 2004 – Larpers and Shroomers: The Language Report
- 2005 – Winning Words
- 2006 – Fanboys and Overdogs
- 2007 – The Like, Language Report for Real
- 2007 – The Language Report: English on the Move 2000–2007
- 2008 – Words of the Year
- 2008 – How to Talk Like a Local: From Cockney to Geordie
- 2009 – What Made the Crocodile Cry? 101 Questions About the English Language
- 2012 – Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (Editor)
- 2013 – Susie Dent’s Weird Words
- 2017 – Dent’s Modern Tribes: The Secret Languages of Britain
- 2020 – Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year
Frequently Asked Questions about Susie Dent
Who is Susie Dent?
Susie Dent is a renowned English Lexicographer, Etymologist and Media Personality. She is widely known for her appearances on the Channel 4 game show ‘Countdown’ in the “Dictionary Corner” season since 1992. She as well makes appearances on 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.
How old is Susie Dent?
Dent is 56 years old as of 2020, she was born on 19 November 1964 in Woking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. Her birth sign is Scorpio.
How tall is Susie Dent?
Susie stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters).
Is Susie Dent married?
Yes, she is married to her husband Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Global Partners LLC and a primary school teacher. They are blessed with two children, all daughters namely Thea Atkins and Lucy Atkins.
How much is Susie worth?
Susie has an estimated net worth of $7 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Lexicographer, Etymologist and Media Personality.
Where does Dent live?
She is a resident of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Susie dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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