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Michael Wolff was born on August 27, 1953 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Michael Wolff is a biographer, author and businessperson. That works out to 72 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Columbia University. Listed accolades include National Magazine Award (2002) and Mirror Awards.
My Take
Michael Wolff is the kind of writer who makes me uneasy and curious in equal measure, which is exactly why I keep reading him. He turned access into a weapon with Fire and Fury, and whatever you think of his methods, few journalists capture the texture of a chaotic room as vividly. The earlier Burn Rate, a confession of his own dot-com failure, reveals a man unafraid to make himself the cautionary tale. Two National Magazine Awards confirm the craft is real. I admire his nerve more than I trust his certainty, and honestly, that tension is what good provocateurs are for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Wolff
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ウルフ
- Reading
- まいける・うるふ
- Born
- August 27, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Paterson, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / biographer / author / businessperson / opinion journalist
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
Awards & achievements
- 2002 National Magazine Award
- Mirror Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Burn Rate | — | |
| Notable work | Fire and Fury | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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 Michael Wolff born?
Born August 27, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Michael Wolff from?
Michael Wolff is from Paterson, New Jersey, United States.
What does Michael Wolff do?
Michael Wolff works as journalist, biographer, author, businessperson, opinion journalist.
What is Michael Wolff known for?
Notable works include Burn Rate, Fire and Fury.
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