Bob Woodward

Robert Upshur Woodward is a very popular American Investigative journalist. He started his work as a reporter for The Washington Post in 1971 and is now an associate editor. In 1972, he teamed up with Carl Bernstein to work on the Watergate Scandal, which led to numerous government investigations and later the resignation of President Richard Nixon. He is also an author and has written 19 books about American politics

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Biography and Early Life

Bob Woodward was born on 26 March 1943 in Geneva, Illinois. His parents were Jane Upshur and Alfred E. Woodward. His father worked as a lawyer and later became a chief judge. He was raised by his father after his parents divorced while he was twelve years. Together with his other siblings, he moved in with his father, who later remarried.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Bob Woodward in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Bob Woodward’s age is 78 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 26 March 1943. Though, he is 5′ 10″ in feet and inches and 178 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 174 lbs in Pound and 79 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Woodward received his education at Wheaton Community High School, which was a public school. He graduated in 1961, after which he enrolled at Yale College. He was given a scholarship by a Naval Reserve Training Corps to study History and English Literature. While here, he joined Phi Gamma Delta and was also a member of the Secret Society Book and Snake. He graduated in 1965.

After graduating, he joined the United States Navy for a five-year tour where he served in USS Wright.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Woodward has gone through three marriages in his life. His wife was his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Middlekauff, from 1966 to 1966. She is an English professor. Then, he married Frances Kuper in 1974, which lasted until 1979. He married his third wife, Elsa Walsh, in 1989, whom he is still married to.

He is the father of two children. His first daughter is Tali, who works as a journalist. She directed a graduate program at Columbia University for journalism for about six years. Later she became an editor for the Trace.

Is Bob Woodward Gay?

No. Woodward is straight as far as sexual orientation is concerned. He is neither gay nor bisexual and has never had such rumors. He is a family man, and although he has had several marriages, he finally settled with Elsa Walsh.

Professional Career

Woodward was discharged from the United States Navy in 1970 as a lieutenant. He was offered an admission at Harvard University, which he rejected in order to work for The Washington Post as a reporter. He continued to take graduate courses at George Washington University in Shakespeare and International Relations.

On 17 June 1972, he and Carl Bernstein were assigned to report on the burglary of the HQ of the Democratic National Committee in an office in Washington D.C. called Watergate. They became popular as the first to report various political dirty tricks by the Nixon re-election committee. They wrote a book, “All the President’s Men,” which became the best-selling and later turned out into a movie.

Both Woodward and Bernstein followed Äll the President’s Men with another book, “The Final Days,” still on Watergate. This book covered the period between November 1973 and August 1974 when President Nixon resigned.

Woodward has taken the most time to interview the former United States President, George W. Bush. He wrote four books about Bush, namely, “Bush at War,” “Plan of Attack,” “State Denial,” and “The War Within: A Secret White House History.” On 22 February 2013, Woodward published through The Washington Post a column criticizing Obama’s administration. He was referring to statements made in 2012 and 2013 that came from the White House but were said to have been proposed by the Republican Congress.

Apart from his journalism career, he has authored and co-authored 13 national best-selling books. Most of his books revolve around politics and prominent politicians.

Awards

From his career, he has received several recognitions and also won some awards. He contributed to two Pulitzer Prizes, which were won by The Washington Post as they were the lead reporters of Watergate. He has received several American Journalism Awards such as; Heywood Broun Award, Sigma Delta Chi Award, George Polk Award, and Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award, among others. He won Walter Cronkite Award as an excellent journalist in 2001.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Bob Woodward in 2021

As of 2021, Bob has acquired an estimated amount of net worth of $25 million. Much of his wealth has come from his reporting career, having worked with The Washington Post for a very long time. He is also an author of nineteen books, thirteen of which have been top in the best-selling list.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• He has been criticized for using unnamed sources for his reports in the Post and also his books.
• Woodward has also been portrayed in films, including his book movie, All the President’s Men as Robert Redford and several others.
• He gives lectures to colleges and universities.

Bob Woodward has been a great reporter, which has made him win a lot of awards. He is termed as one of the most talented journalists with great abilities. Apart from his journalism career, he previously worked in the navy. He is also a great author, and most of his books have been listed as best-selling books. He is a great man and will continue to do much more.