James Lipton - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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James Lipton

James Lipton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 19, 1926
Age99
BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also James Lipton's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForHost and creator of the TV show 'Inside the Actors Studio'

Intro

James Lipton was an American writer, lyricist, actor, and academic who achieved widespread fame as the creator, executive producer, and host of the television show 'Inside the Actors Studio.'

Early Life & Background

James Lipton was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1926. He was the son of Betty (née Weinberg), a teacher and librarian, and Lawrence Lipton, a journalist and beat poet. Lipton attended Central High School and later Wayne State University in Detroit before moving to New York to pursue his career.

Career Highlights

  • Creator, executive producer, and host of 'Inside the Actors Studio' from 1994 to 2018
  • Author of scripts, books, and lyrics for Broadway productions and television
  • Dean emeritus of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University

Trivia

  • James Lipton prepared meticulously for every interview on 'Inside the Actors Studio,' conducting extensive research on each guest.
  • He voiced the character of the Warden in the animated series 'Family Guy.'

FAQs

People also ask

How old is James Lipton?

James Lipton is 99 years old.

When was James Lipton born?

James Lipton was born the 19 September 1926.

Where is James Lipton from?

Detroit, Michigan, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About September 19th, 1926, in brief:

  • Historical events: Lurleen Burns Wallace, the 46th governor of Alabama, was born on September 19, 1926, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  • Day of the week: September 19th, 1926 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Where'd You Get Thoes Eyes? by Ted Lewis & His Band
  • Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice

Check the link for more news and curiosities on September 19th, 1926.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lipton
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0513807/