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John Heilemann was born on January 23, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, United States and is credited as a journalist and writer. John Heilemann is 60 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Northwestern University. Credited works include Game Change and Double Down.
My Take
What I admire about John Heilemann is his appetite for the political backstage. Anyone can report what a candidate said; Heilemann, with Mark Halperin in Game Change and Double Down, chases what they whispered after midnight. That instinct for the human texture of a campaign is rare. His move from print at New York, Wired, and The Economist into NBC and MSNBC analysis makes sense to me precisely because his on-air sharpness is built on years of reporterly observation. He is not the loudest voice in American political media, but he may be one of the most novelistic, and I find that quietly valuable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Heilemann
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ハイルマン
- Reading
- じょん・はいるまん
- Born
- January 23, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / writer
2. Background
- University
- Northwestern University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Game Change | — | |
| Notable work | Double Down | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jheilemann/
- Xhttps://x.com/jheil
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Heilemann
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11978977
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Heilemann born?
Born January 23, 1966 (age 60).
Where is John Heilemann from?
John Heilemann is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does John Heilemann do?
John Heilemann works as journalist, writer.
What is John Heilemann known for?
Notable works include Game Change, Double Down.
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