Personal Details
- Born: January 12, 1954
- Nationality: American
- Birthplace: Queens, New York City, USA
- Married Beth Ostrosky Stern; they have been married since 2008.
- Previously married Alison Berns, with whom he has three daughters.
- Known for his long-standing interest in photography and animal welfare.
Professional Details
- Radio personality, broadcaster, interviewer, author, comedian, and producer.
- Became nationally famous through The Howard Stern Show, known for its provocative humor, celebrity interviews, and uncensored discussions.
- His radio career began in the 1970s, with his popularity growing dramatically during the 1980s and 1990s.
- Moved to SiriusXM in 2006, where he became one of satellite radio’s most prominent personalities.
- Famous for unusually long and candid celebrity interviews, often encouraging guests to discuss personal experiences beyond standard promotional talking points.
- Has interviewed a wide range of major entertainers, actors, musicians, politicians, and public figures.
- Author of bestselling books including Private Parts and Miss America.
- Private Parts was adapted into a 1997 film in which Stern starred as himself.
- Has also served as a judge on America’s Got Talent.
- Recipient of numerous broadcasting honors and a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame.
- His influence comes largely from transforming the traditional shock-jock format into a highly recognizable form of personality-driven celebrity interviewing.
