Howard Stern

Howard Stern, a multi-talented celebrity and influential media personality, was born on January 12, 1954, in Jackson Heights, New York. His diverse career includes roles as a radio host, producer, photographer, and screenwriter. Stern's career took off at Boston University, where he got his first radio job in 1976. He honed his on-air persona through morning shows at various radio stations, including WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, New York; WCCC in Hartford, Connecticut; WWWW in Detroit, Michigan; and WWDC in Washington, D.C. In 1985, he began a 20-year tenure at WXRK in New York City, with his morning show entering syndication in 1986 and eventually airing in 60 markets. At its peak, his show attracted 20 million listeners, and he was named Billboard's Nationally Syndicated Air Personality of the Year eight times in a row. Stern has also ventured into other media formats, hosting and producing several late-night TV shows, pay-per-view events, and home videos. His two books, Private Parts (1993) and Miss America (1995), both debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list. His photography has been showcased in Hamptons and WHIRL magazines, and he was a judge on America's Got Talent from 2012 to 2015. Known as the 'King of All Media', Stern has built an impressive career spanning radio, TV, books, and more. His achievements have earned him a net worth of $800 million, making him one of the most successful media personalities in the world today.