Eliot Spitzer Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Children, Wife, Awards

Eliot Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American attorney, educator, and former politician who served as the 54th Governor of New York.

Once known as the “Sheriff of Wall Street” for his aggressive investigations as New York Attorney General, Spitzer’s political career was cut short by scandal in 2008.

He remains a controversial but influential figure in legal and political circles.

Profile

• Full Name: Eliot Laurence Spitzer
• Stage Name: Eliot Spitzer
• Born: June 10, 1959
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Attorney, Politician, Educator
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
• Parent: Bernard Spitzer (father), Anne Spitzer (mother)
• Siblings: Daniel Spitzer, Emily Spitzer
• Spouse: Silda Wall Spitzer
• Children: Elyssa Spitzer, Sarabeth Spitzer, Jenna Spitzer
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $75 million

Early Life And Education

Eliot Spitzer was born on June 10, 1959, in the Bronx, New York. He is 66 years old. His father, Bernard Spitzer, was a wealthy real estate developer, and his mother, Anne Spitzer, was a professor of English literature. He is of Jewish descent and has two siblings, Daniel and Emily Spitzer.

Spitzer graduated from Horace Mann School before earning a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University in 1981. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1984, where he served on the Harvard Law Review.

Career

After law school, Eliot Spitzer clerked for U.S. District Judge Robert W. Sweet and later worked in private practice. He served as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, where he handled cases involving organized crime and white-collar crime.

In 1998, he was elected New York Attorney General, a position he held until 2006. He gained national recognition for targeting corporate fraud and financial abuses, earning the nickname “Sheriff of Wall Street.” In 2006, he was elected Governor of New York with a strong reform agenda.

However, in 2008, he resigned amid revelations that he had solicited sex workers through a high-end escort service. Since leaving office, he has taught at City College of New York, written opinion columns, and been involved in real estate and media ventures.

Awards and Nominations

• Named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” (2005)
• Multiple accolades from consumer advocacy groups for corporate reform
• Honorary degrees from several institutions (later revoked by some post-scandal)

Personal Life

Eliot Spitzer was previously married to Silda Wall Spitzer, with whom he shares three daughters: Elyssa, Sarabeth, and Jenna Spitzer. They divorced in 2013. He later had a public relationship with political strategist Lis Smith, but the relationship ended. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall.

Net Worth

Eliot Spitzer has an estimated net worth of $75 million. His wealth primarily stems from family real estate holdings passed down to him from his late father, Bernard Spitzer. Additional income sources have included his legal career, media appearances, teaching roles, and investments.