Susie Dent is a British journalist best known for playing Lexicographer and word expert in Countdown.
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Best Known For:The television program Countdown
Breakthrough:Joined the Channel 4 game show Countdown in Dictionary Corner in 1992
10 Quick Facts About Susie Dent
- Full Name: Susie Dent
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program Countdown
- Current Role: Resident lexicographer and word expert
- Date of Birth: November 19, 1964
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of Birth: Woking, Surrey, England
- Popular As: Susan Francesca Dent
- Media Level: National
Susie Dent Age
Susie Dent is about 62 years old as of 2026. Susie Dent was born in 1964.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Somerville College, University of Oxford, Princeton University, and other institutions.
- Somerville College, University of Oxford
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Modern Languages
- Princeton University
- Qualification: Master’s degree
- Field of Study: German
- Marist Convent
Career & Work
Susie Dent's career includes writing and editorial roles with Oxford University Press.
Role: Resident lexicographer on Countdown
Period: 1992
Organization: Oxford University Press
Role: Lexicographer and dictionary editor
Role: Writer of language books and crime fiction
Rise to Fame
Susie Dent rose to prominence for her role on the television show Countdown.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Countdown, Guilty By Definition, and Death Writ Large.
Television
- TV Show: Countdown (Lexicographer and word expert, 1992-present)
- TV Show: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Lexicographer)
Books
- Book: Guilty By Definition (Author) — Crime novel
- Book: Death Writ Large (Author) — 2026 crime novel
- Book: How to Talk Like a Local (Author)
- Book: The Language Report (Author)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Susie Dent
- Popular As: Susan Francesca Dent
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: British
- 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
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
