David Brooks Biography

David Brooks is a Canadian-American Journalist, Conservative Political, and Cultural Commentator. Currently, he works for ‘The New York Times’ as a Columnist and as an op-ed columnist (since 2003). Previously, he worked as a film critic for ‘The Washington Times’, an op-ed editor and a reporter for ‘The Wall Street Journal’, a senior editor at ‘The Weekly Standard’.

David also worked for the ‘PBS NewsHour’ as a commentator and political analyst, for ‘Newsweek’, and ‘The Atlantic Monthly’ as a contributing editor. He has received several awards including the award to honor the best political and cultural journalism of the year. He has authored several books including; “Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There” and “On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now in the Future Tense.”


10 Quick Facts About David Brooks

  1. Name: David Brooks
  2. Age: 61 Years (As of 2022)
  3. Birthday: 11 August
  4. Zodiac Sign: Leo
  5. Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
  6. Nationality: Canadian-American
  7. Occupation: Journalist, Conservative Political, and Cultural Commentator
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: Under Review
  10. Net worth: $20 Million

David Brooks Age

David is 61 years old as 2022, he was born on 11 August 1961, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on 11 August every year and his birth sign is Leo.

David Brooks Height

David stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).

David Brooks Weight

David Weighs 176 lbs (80 kg).

David Brooks Education

David went to the Grace Church School, an independent Episcopal primary school in the East Village. He then attended Radnor High School in Philadelphia, from where he graduated in 1979. He later enrolled at the University of Chicago, from where he graduated with a degree in history in 1983.

David Brooks Family

David was born to his parents in Toronto, Ontario, and at the age of 12, they moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia. His father taught English literature at New York University, and was working on a PhD at the University of Toronto, while his mother studied nineteenth-century British history at Columbia University.

He spent his childhood with his sibling brother named Daniel. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of David’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

David Brooks Wife

David is currently married to his wife Anne Snyder, his former research assistant, writer. The couple tied the knot in 2017. Previously, he was married to Sarah Brooks (née Jane Hughes), whom he met at the University of Chicago, from 1986 and they divorced in November 2013. He is a proud father of Aaron Brooks.

David Brooks Net Worth

David has an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Journalist, Conservative Political, and Cultural Commentator. Through his various sources of income, Brooks has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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David Brooks Column and PBS NewsHour

Brooks currently works for ‘The New York Times’ as a Columnist, writting about politics, culture and the social sciences. He also works as an op-ed columnist (since 2003). Previously, he worked as a film critic for ‘The Washington Times’, an op-ed editor and a reporter for ‘The Wall Street Journal’, a senior editor at ‘The Weekly Standard’.

David also worked for the ‘PBS NewsHour’ as a commentator and political analyst, for ‘Newsweek’, and ‘The Atlantic Monthly’ as a contributing editor. He has received several awards including the award to honor the best political and cultural journalism of the year. He has authored several books including; “Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There” and “On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now in the Future Tense.”

Frequently Asked Questions About David Brooks

Who is David Brooks?

Brooks is an accomplished Journalist, Conservative Political, and Cultural Commentator. Currently, he works for ‘The New York Times’ as a Columnist.

How old is David Brooks?

Brooks is a Canadian-American national born on 11th August 1961, in Toronto, Ontario.

How tall is David Brooks?

Brooks stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).

Is David Brooks married?

Yes, Brooks is married to Anne Snyder. They got married in 2017. He was previously married to Sarah Brooks (née Jane Hughes) from 1986 to November 2013.

How much is David Brooks worth?

Brooks has an approximate net worth of $20 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the media industry.

How much does David Brooks make?

Details about Brooks’ salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does David Brooks live?

Because of security reasons, Brooks has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is David dead or alive?

Brooks is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is David Now?

Brooks is still pursuing his career in journalism. He is currently working for ‘The New York Times’ as a Columnist and as an op-ed columnist since 2003.

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