Bob Barr (American Politician) Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, NRA President, Career

Robert Laurence Barr Jr., known as Bob Barr, is an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District from 1995 to 2003 and as the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee in 2008.

He has been the president of the National Rifle Association since 2024, known for his conservative stances and leadership in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.

Profile

• Full Name: Robert Laurence Barr Jr.
• Stage Name: Bob Barr
• Born: November 5, 1948
• Age: 76 years old
• Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Politician, Attorney, Lobbyist, National Rifle Association President
• Height: 5’6
• Parents: Robert Laurence Barr (father), and Beatrice Barr (mother)
• Siblings: Five (names undisclosed, Barr is the second eldest)
• Spouse: Jeri Dobbin (married since 1986)
• Children: One daughter (name undisclosed)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $24 million

Early Life and Education

Bob Barr was born on November 5, 1948, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Robert Laurence Barr, a West Point-educated military officer and civil engineer, and Beatrice Barr. As the second of six children, Barr lived in Malaysia, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Baghdad, and Tehran due to his father’s global postings.

He graduated from Community High School in Tehran, Iran, in 1966. Returning to the U.S., he attended the University of Southern California, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations in 1970, where he joined the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and was influenced by Ayn Rand’s conservative philosophy through his mother.

Barr later earned a Master’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University in 1972 and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1977, attending night classes while working for the CIA.

Career

Barr’s career began with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1970 to 1978, where he worked as an analyst while pursuing graduate and law degrees. After leaving the CIA, he served as a U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia from 1986 to 1990, appointed by President Ronald Reagan.

Elected as a Republican to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, Barr represented Georgia’s 7th District from 1995 to 2003. He gained national prominence as a key figure in the 1998–1999 impeachment of President Bill Clinton and authored the Defense of Marriage Act (1996), which defined marriage as between a man and a woman but was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2013 and repealed in 2022.

In 2006, Barr joined the Libertarian Party, serving as a regional representative on its National Committee and becoming its presidential nominee in 2008, advocating for smaller government and individual freedoms. He returned to the Republican Party in 2011 and ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2014.

Since 2024, Barr has served as president of the National Rifle Association, a role reflecting his long-standing support for Second Amendment rights. He has also worked as a lobbyist, writer, and commentator, contributing to outlets like The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and appearing on CNN as a consultant from 2003 to 2008.

Barr’s advocacy includes criticizing the war on drugs, supporting privacy rights, and opposing warrantless wiretapping, as seen in his 2006 collaboration with Al Gore on the “NSA Spying Scandal.”

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: @BobBarr
• Twitter Handle: @BobBarr

Personal Life

Bob Barr, has been married to Jeri Dobbin since 1986, and they have one daughter. He was previously married to Gail Barr, with the marriage ending before 1986. Barr resides in Georgia, maintaining a low-key personal life.

His global childhood instilled a broad perspective, and his conservative views were shaped by Ayn Rand’s writings and his mother’s influence. Barr is a practicing Methodist, though specific religious affiliations are not deeply publicized.

He has been involved in controversies, notably a 2020 fundraiser incident where he reportedly shot a glass bottle for donations, criticized as reckless, and his Defense of Marriage Act drew backlash from progressive groups. Barr enjoys reading, particularly political and philosophical works, and has no documented hobbies beyond professional engagements. His Scorpio zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac Rat reflect his determined and strategic nature.

Filmography

• Owned & Operated (2012, Documentary) – Himself
• Mission to Matrimony (Unknown year, TV) – Himself
• MSNBC Reports (Various episodes) – Himself (commentator)

Net Worth

Bob Barr’s estimated net worth ranges from $1 million to $24 million. His wealth stems from his legal career, congressional salary, lobbying work, and speaking engagements.