Mitch Albom Biography / Wiki
Mitch Albom is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropist. His books are said to have sold 40 million copies globally as of 2021. Albom became interested in journalism while residing in New York. He started writing during the day for the Queens Tribune, a weekly newspaper in Flushing, New York, while continuing to make ends meet by working nights in the music industry. He was admitted to the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism thanks to his efforts there. He obtained a job as a babysitter to help pay for his tuition. Albom accepted a part-time job with SPORT magazine in addition to playing the piano at night. Following college, he worked as a freelance reporter for Sports Illustrated, GEO, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
He covered Olympic sporting events in Europe, such as track and field and luge, paying for his own transportation and selling his articles while there. He began working as a full-time feature writer for The Fort Lauderdale News and Sun Sentinel in 1983 and was later promoted to columnist. After winning the Associated Press Sports Editors award for best Sports News Story in 1985, Albom was appointed lead sports journalist for the Detroit Free Press, replacing famous columnist Mike Downey, who had accepted a position with the Los Angeles Times.
Mitch Albom Age
How old is Mitch? He is 68 years old as of 2026. He was born on May 23, 1958, in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Mitch celebrates his birthday on 23rd May every year.
Mitch Albom Education
Albom studied at Haddon Township High School in 1976. In 1979, he graduated from Brandeis University and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. In addition, after forays into music and journalism, returned to academia to earn graduate master’s degrees in journalism (at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism) and business (from Columbia University Graduate School of Business). ALSO READ: Dan Abrams
Mitch Albom Height / Measurements
How tall is Mith? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72m). However, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.
Mitch Albom Nationality / Ethnicity
Albom holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Mitch is of Jewish ethnicity/heritage.
Mitch Albom Parents / Family / Siblings
Mitch was born and raised by his parents in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. His father, Ira Albom, was a business executive, while his mother, Rhoda Albom, was an interior designer. Mitch has two siblings: a younger brother, Peter and a sister, Cara.
Mitch Albom Wife / Married /Children
Is Albom married? Yes, he is happily married to Janine Sabino. The couple met at a Detroit restaurant in 1988 and tied the knot in a wedding ceremony in 1995. Because of his involvement with his Haitian orphanage, Albom and his wife were able to adopt Chika Jeune, an orphan. After battling a brain tumor for two years, the kid passed away in 2017 at the age of seven. In 2022, the couple adopted Nadie, a critically malnourished baby who weighed just seven pounds at six months of age, from their orphanage. The child’s health considerably improved while in their care and receiving medical attention in Michigan.
Mitch Albom Salary
Albom is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropistearning an annual salary ranging from $20,000 to $110,000.
Mitch Albom Net Worth
Mitch is an author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropist and has an estimated net worth between $2million and $10 million.
Mitch Albom Journalist
Albom is an author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropist. His books are said to have sold 40 million copies globally as of 2021.
Albom became interested in journalism while residing in New York. He started writing during the day for the Queens Tribune, a weekly newspaper in Flushing, New York, while continuing to make ends meet by working nights in the music industry. He was admitted to the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism thanks to his efforts there. He obtained a job as a babysitter to help pay for his tuition. Albom accepted a part-time job with SPORT magazine in addition to playing the piano at night. Following college, he worked as a freelance reporter for Sports Illustrated, GEO, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
He covered Olympic sporting events in Europe, such as track and field and luge, paying for his own transportation and selling his articles while there. He began working as a full-time feature writer for The Fort Lauderdale News and Sun Sentinel in 1983 and was later promoted to columnist. After winning the Associated Press Sports Editors award for best Sports News Story in 1985, Albom was appointed lead sports journalist for the Detroit Free Press, replacing famous columnist Mike Downey, who had accepted a position with the Los Angeles Times.
