Biography
Howard Allan Stern (born January 12, 1954) is a popular and respected radio DJ, television host, actor and author from the United States.
He began his career as a marketing director and then a radio salesman, working the lunch shift at a radio station and eventually becoming the station’s production manager.
He has worked for several radio stations, including WWWW, WWDC, WNBC and WXRK.
When his show ‘The Howard Stern Show’ became popular nationwide, he became a national phenomenon.
The show debuted in 1986 and was a success until it was canceled in 2005. ‘The Howard Stern Show’ had 20 million listeners and was broadcast in 60 markets during its run.
Howard Stern is also famous for his television shows, including “The Howard Stern Show” and “The Howard Stern Interview.”
His book ‘Private Parts’ became a bestseller and was adapted into a film, in which he played himself.
He is considered the ‘King of Media’ because of his immense influence on all major entertainment channels over the years.
American radio personality
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| Full name: | Howard Allan Stern |
| Stage name: | Howard Stern |
| Born: | January 12, 1954 (age 70) |
| Place of birth: | Jackson Heights, New York, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | Ben Stern and Ray Stern |
| The children: | Ashley Jade Stern, Emily Beth Stern, Deborah Jennifer Stern |
| Height: | 1.96 minutes |
| Siblings: | Ellen Stern |
| Spouse • Wife: | Beth Ostrosky Stern (married 2008), Alison Berns (married 1978–2001) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| Job: | Radio Personality • Actor |
| Net worth: | 600 million US dollars |
Early life
Howard Stern was born on January 12, 1954 in Queens, New York City, United States, to Ben and Ray Stern.
He grew up in the Queens section of Jackson Heights with his sister Ellen Stern.
Howard Stern is an extrovert, while his sister is 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 worker before becoming a respiratory therapist.
His family moved to Roosevelt, New York, a year after his birth, to complete his education. He attended ‘Washington-Rose Elementary School’, then ‘Roosevelt High School’. He also attended Hebrew school and was given the name Tzvi, a popular Jewish name.
As a child, he was fascinated by puppets and often performed puppet shows for his friends to entertain them. He also learned piano and formed a band with his friends called ‘Electric Comic Book.’ He was the lead pianist and lead singer of the band.
Howard Stern also went to his father’s recording studio and was inspired by radio personalities like Bob Grant and Brad Crandall. From the age of five, he wanted to be a radio announcer and convinced his father to build a fake recording studio in his basement, where he entertained his friends.
When Howard Stern was 15, his family moved to Rockville, where he witnessed the rise of black community dominance. He attended ‘South Side High School’ in Rockville, where he graduated in 1972.
He went on to earn a degree in communications at Boston University, where he worked at the school’s radio station. He started out playing music and reading the news to audiences before moving on to hosting interviews and live shows.
The Federal Communications Commission finally granted him a first-class radio operator’s license. In 1975, he landed his first professional position at the WNTN Network, Massachusetts.
Education
Howard Stern attended Boston University, majoring in broadcasting and minoring in English and Speech. He received his degree magna cum laude in communications in 1976. He worked at WTBU, the university’s radio station, co-hosting a comedy and interview show.
In 1975, Howard Stern graduated from the Radio Electronics Technical Institute in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with a first-class radio telephone operator’s license. All radio stations required a license, which helped him land his first job at WNTN in Newton, Massachusetts.
Radio and television career
Radio host Howard Stern has achieved international acclaim while working at several radio stations. He entertains listeners using farcical comedy that some members of the audience may find offensive.
He says outrageous things and challenges taboos on the radio. This groundbreaking show is full of shocking news, debates and events.
Howard Stern assembled a formidable team of writers and comedians to bring the show to life. Artie Lange, a famous American comedian, was one of them.
Film career
Howard Stern also had a thriving acting career. He played himself in the 1997 film adaptation of Private Parts.
The film was a commercial and critical success.
He was named “Favorite New Male Actor” by Blockbuster Entertainment.
Awards & Achievements
For his role 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 the ‘Special Achievement Award’.
In 2012, he was inducted into the National Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Stern was named the highest-paid media personality by ‘Forbes’ magazine in August 2015.
Personal life
Radio host Howard Stern has had two marriages. He married Alice Berns in 1978. It 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 gave birth to three children, namely Ashley Jade Stern, Emily Beth Stern and Deborah Jennifer Stern.
Beth Ostrosky is his second wife. The couple bought a large 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 subscribers. This radio host enjoys painting.
Net worth
Howard Stern signed a five-year deal with Sirius Satellite Radio in 2006. He earns an estimated $90 million a year. His net worth is estimated at $600 million.
Howard Stern was named one of the “100 Most Powerful Celebrities” by Forbes magazine in 1999.
He is known as the highest paid radio personality in the world. He has also released several albums.
