Quick Info
| Profession | Conservative political commentator, media host, attorney, movie director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Ben Shapiro
16/09/2026
A Kansas man was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Ben Shapiro, prompting Shapiro to publicly describe security as a real concern. The incident drew attention because it followed a broader discussion of threats faced by prominent conservative commentators.
11/09/2025
Shapiro said he was not canceling a college tour after rumors spread online following Charlie Kirk’s death. He stated that he would continue appearing on college campuses and framed the situation as part of a wider effort by conservative leaders to keep engaging with students.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Benjamin Aaron Shapiro is an American conservative political commentator, media host, attorney, and movie director. He is editor emeritus of The Daily Wire, which he co-founded in 2015, and hosts The Ben Shapiro Show, a daily political podcast and live radio show. |
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| Notable Achievements | Became the youngest nationally syndicated columnist in the United States at age 17. As of March 2019, The Ben Shapiro Show was ranked as the second most popular podcast in the U.S. |
Physical Stats & More
| Religion | Jewish |
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| Childhood Skills | Virtuosic violinist, chess player, baseball enthusiast, track-and-field competitor |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | UCLA - Bachelor's in Political Science |
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| Graduate | Harvard Law School - JD (2007) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married (2008) |
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| Children | Five children, including the youngest born in 2026 |
| Spouse | Mor Shapiro |
Career
| Writing | Nationally syndicated columnist since age 17. Writes columns for Creators Syndicate, Newsweek, and Ami Magazine. Author of sixteen non-fiction books. |
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| Media | Co-founder and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire (founded September 21, 2015). Host of The Ben Shapiro Show podcast and live radio show. |
| Previous Roles | Editor-at-large of Breitbart News (2012-2016) |
| Speaking | Frequent speaker on college campuses across the United States, spoke at 37 campuses between early 2016 and late 2017 |
| Notable Works | Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America’s Youth (2004), Porn Generation: How Social Liberalism Is Corrupting Our Future, The Right Side of History, How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps, Bullies: How the Left's Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences America |
Style Quotient
| Known Quote | Facts don't care about your feelings |
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| Descriptors | Called 'a foe of extraordinary polemical agility' by The Washington Post, 'the cool kid's philosopher' by The New York Times |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Performed the theme from Schindler's List at a dinner hosted by Larry King in 1996 at age 12, with his father accompanying him on piano | |
| 2. Had written two books by age 21 | |
| 3. His childhood goal was to become the first Orthodox rabbi to sit on the Supreme Court |
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