Best Known For:The book The Book of Virtues
Breakthrough:Appointed as the United States Secretary of Education by President Ronald Reagan in 1985
10 Quick Facts About William Bennett
- Full Name: William Bennett
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Politician
- Known For: The book The Book of Virtues
- Date of Birth: July 31, 1943
- Age: 82 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Elayne Bennett
- Popular As: Bill Bennett
William Bennett Age
William Bennett is about 83 years old as of 2026. William Bennett was born in 1943.
Popularity
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Williams College, University of Texas at Austin, and other institutions.
- Williams College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Philosophy
- University of Texas at Austin
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Philosophy
- Harvard Law School
- Qualification: Juris Doctor (JD)
- Field of Study: Law
Career & Work
William Bennett's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Office of National Drug Control Policy and U.S. Department of Education.
Organization: Office of National Drug Control Policy
Role: Director
Period: 1989–1990
Details: Commonly known as the 'Drug Czar'
Organization: U.S. Department of Education
Role: Secretary of Education
Period: 1985–1988
Rise to Fame
William Bennett rose to prominence for his role for the book The Book of Virtues.
Notable Works
- Book: The Book of Virtues (Author, 1993)
William Bennett Family & Relationships
William Bennett is married to Elayne Bennett. He has 2 children, John Bennett and Joseph Bennett.
- Children:
- John Bennett
- Joseph Bennett
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Bennett
- Popular As: Bill Bennett
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 31, 1943
- Age: 82
- Birthday: July 31
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Elayne Bennett
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
