Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Ira Glass' birth and a lot of more information!
Ira Glass is a very famous American television media personality, producer. He was also the producer of “This American Life” and has also has participated in various NBS programs. He also performs live shows and his contributions to books, comics, etc.
Career Highlights
Read about Ira Glass' career and accomplishments in the following section.
Firstly, being a teenager(at the age of 19) he tried to work in film, television and advertising industry but was unable to achieve any success by then. After he got a job in the medical center. Glass was at NPR for several years (almost 17 years), where he graduated becoming a tape cutter and eventually a reporter, thereby hosting many television shows.
Family and Personal Life
Below is a short description of Ira Glass' family situation. Check it out!
For a particular time earlier, Glass dated cartoonist and author LINDA BARRY. The couple dated for a few months together, but Barry has to move to Washington D.C for her work and to be in touch with other cartoonists. Gradually the relationship lacked interest among both of them, leading to their separation.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Anaheed Alani |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | N/A |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A/ |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Ira Jeffrey Glass |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 64 years |
| Date of Birth | March 3, 1959 |
| Place of Birth | Maryland, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.88 m, 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 84 kg, 185 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $4 Million |
| Occupation | Producer, Tv Personality, Writer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Ira Glass' height is quite tall measuring 1.88 m. Ira Glass weighs 84 kg. Being born on March 3, 1959, translates to an age of 64 years as of todays date (March 31, 2023).
Quotes
I like excess. And giant M&M’s.
Ira Glass
It’s tricky, performing the show live. Because when you’re in a big auditorium, in front of 700 people, the natural tendency is to want to talk louder. You want to project.
Ira Glass
I’m a big Penn & Teller fan. But I myself was never very good; I was a teenage magician who performed at kids’ parties. I can still perform a vanish, credibly, and I still, in special circumstances, will make a balloon animal.
Ira Glass
Harry Potter to me is a bore. His talent arrives as a gift; he’s chosen. Who can identify with that? But Hermione – she’s working harder than anyone, she’s half outsider, right? Half Muggle. She shouldn’t be there at all. It’s so unfair that Harry’s the star of the books, given how hard she worked to get her powers.
Ira Glass
People are generally forced to change. We don’t want to change, and then something absolutely forces us to realize that what we are doing isn’t working or that our picture of the world is wrong. We fail. So we change.
Ira Glass
