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Public records list Peter Sagal as a screenwriter, humorist and radio personality. Peter Sagal was born on January 31, 1965 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Governor Livingston High School and Harvard University.
My Take
Peter Sagal is my favorite kind of smart person: Harvard-educated but allergic to taking himself too seriously. As the long-running host of NPR's comedy quiz show, he turns sharp intellect into easy, generous laughter, which is far harder than it sounds. The fact that he is also a screenwriter, podcaster, and made a thoughtful PBS series about the Constitution tells me his curiosity runs deeper than the gags. I find that blend of erudition and warmth genuinely rare. He is proof that being clever and being kind to your audience are not mutually exclusive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Sagal
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・セーガル
- Reading
- ぴーたー・せーがる
- Born
- January 31, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / humorist / radio personality / podcaster
2. Background
- High school
- Governor Livingston High School
- University
- Harvard University
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://petersagal.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/petersagal
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Sagal
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1394519
4. 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 Peter Sagal born?
Born January 31, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Peter Sagal from?
Peter Sagal is from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States.
What does Peter Sagal do?
Peter Sagal works as screenwriter, humorist, radio personality, podcaster.
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