Quick Info
| Profession | Author, columnist, political analyst, film critic |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/11/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Latest News about Ross Douthat
13/08/2026
The New York Times updated Douthat’s author page to note his book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, published in 2025. The update reinforces his ongoing role as a columnist and his continued focus on religion and public life.
11/08/2026
Ross Douthat was featured in a New York Times opinion video interview reflecting on his career and the major changes he has seen in media, religion, and politics. The piece also noted that he launched his podcast Interesting Times about a year earlier and identified him as the youngest-ever opinion columnist at The New York Times.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ross Gregory Douthat |
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| Known For | Opinion columnist for The New York Times; writings on religion, politics, and society |
| Religion | Catholic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Harvard University |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
| Field of Study | History |
| Honours | Magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Abigail Tucker |
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| Marriage Date | 29/09/2007 |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://x.com/DouthatNYT |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He became the youngest Op-Ed columnist in The New York Times history in April 2009. | |
| 2. He co-authored Grand New Party with Reihan Salam. | |
| 3. He has appeared on television programs including Charlie Rose, PBS NewsHour, and Real Time with Bill Maher. |