Howard Stern Biography: Net Worth, Painting, Wife, Age, Height, Contract, Podcast, Show, Wikipedia, Children, News, Daughter

Biography

Howard Allan Stern (born January 12, 1954) is a well-known and respected radio DJ, television host, actor, and author from the United States.

He began his career as a marketing executive and subsequently as a radio salesman, progressing to midday shifts at a radio station and eventually becoming the station’s production director.

He has worked for several radio stations, including WWWW, WWDC, WNBC, and WXRK.

When his show ‘The Howard Stern Show‘ grew popular across the country, he became a national sensation.

The show, which debuted in 1986, had a successful run until it was canceled in 2005. ‘The Howard Stern Show‘ had 20 million listeners and was broadcast in 60 markets during its tenure.

Howard Stern is also well-known for his television shows, including “The Howard Stern Show” and “The Howard Stern Interview.”

His book, ‘Private Parts,’ became a best-seller and was made into a film in which he played himself.

He is considered the ‘King of the Media,’ owing to his enormous impact across all significant entertainment channels throughout the years.

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Howard Stern: History, Bio, Photo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Howard Allan Stern
Stage Name:	Howard Stern
Born:	January 12, 1954 (age 70 years old)
Place of Birth:	Jackson Heights, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Parents:	Ben Stern, Ray Stern
Children:	Ashley Jade Stern, Emily Beth Stern, Deborah Jennifer Stern
Height:	1.96 m
Siblings:	Ellen Stern
Spouse • Wife:	Beth Ostrosky Stern (m. 2008), Alison Berns (m. 1978–2001)
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Occupation:	Radio Personality • Actor
Net Worth:	US$600 million

Early Life

Howard Stern was born to Ben and Ray Stern on January 12, 1954, in Queens, New York City, USA.

He grew raised in the Queens area of Jackson Heights with his older sister Ellen Stern.

Howard Stern was an extrovert, while his sister was more reserved in her daily activities.

His father, Ben Stern, served in the ‘US Army’ before becoming a radio engineer. Howard Stern‘s mother, Ray Stern worked as an office clerk before becoming a respiratory therapist.

His family relocated to Roosevelt, New York, a year after his birth, finishing his education. He went to ‘Washington-Rose Elementary School,’ then ‘Roosevelt High School.’ He also went to Hebrew school and was given Tzvi, a well-known Jewish name.

As a child, he was fascinated by marionettes and used to put on puppet shows for his pals to amuse them. He also took piano lessons and created a band with his buddies called ‘Electric Comic Book.’ He was the band’s principal pianist and vocalist.

Howard Stern also went to his father’s recording studio and was inspired by radio artists such as Bob Grant and Brad Crandall. From the age of five, he wanted to be a radio jockey and persuaded his father to build a make-believe studio in the basement of his house, where he entertained his friends.

When Howard Stern was 15 years old, his family relocated to Rockville, where he witnessed the emergence of the black community’s domination. He attended ‘South Side High School‘ in Rockville, where he graduated in 1972.

He went on to earn a communications degree at ‘Boston University,’ where he worked at the campus radio station. He began by playing music and reading the news to his audience before hosting interviews and live programs.

The ‘Federal Communications Commission’ finally granted him a first-class radiotelephone operator license. In 1975, he obtained his first professional position with ‘WNTN Network,’ Massachusetts.

Education

Howard Stern attended Boston University, where he majored in radio and minored in English and Speech. In 1976, he received his magna cum laude degree in communications. He worked at WTBU, the university radio station, co-hosting comedy shows and interview programs.

In 1975, Howard Stern graduated from the Radio Engineering Institute of Electronics in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with a first-class radiotelephone operator license. All radio broadcasters needed permission, which landed him his first job at WNTN in Newton, Massachusetts.

Radio and TV career

The radio presenter Howard Stern achieved international acclaim while working on many radio stations. He entertains the listeners by employing exaggerated comedy that some members of the crowd may find insulting.

He says outlandish things and defies radio taboos. This sensational show is packed with shocking news, debates, and occurrences.

Howard Stern assembled a strong team of writers and comedians to bring the program to life. Artie Lange, a well-known American comedian, is among them.

Movie career

Howard Stern also has a thriving acting career. He played himself in the 1997 film adaption of Private Parts. 

This picture was both commercially and critically successful. 

He was named the “Favorite Male Newcomer” by Blockbuster Entertainment.

Awards & Achievements

For his performance in ‘Private Parts,’ Howard Stern received the ‘Blockbuster Entertainment Award’ in the category of ‘Favorite Male Newcomer’ in 1998.

At the 2000 ‘Adult Video News Awards,’ he received a ‘Special Achievement Award.’

In 2012, he was inducted into the ‘National Radio Hall of Fame.’

Stern was named the highest-paid media personality by ‘Forbes’ in August 2015.

Personal Life

The radio personality Howard Stern has two marriages. He married Alice Berns in 1978. That was a long and happy marriage. 

In 1999, he began living apart from his wife, and in 2001, he announced an amicable divorce. From his first marriage, Howard Stern produced three children, namely Ashley Jade Stern, Emily Beth Stern,and Deborah Jennifer Stern.

Beth Ostrosky is his second wife. The couple purchased a massive mansion in Palm Beach in 2018.

He is on social media and is active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He also has a YouTube channel with over 344k followers. The radio personality enjoys painting.

Net Worth

Howard Stern signed a five-year contract with Sirius Satellite Radio in 2006. He earned around $90 million every year. His net worth is estimated to be around US$600 million. 

Howard Stern was named one of Forbes Magazine’s “100 Most Powerful Celebrities” in 1999. 

He was named the highest-paid radio personality in the world. He also published several albums.