David Gergen

TV Show Host

Birthday May 9, 1942

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace North Carolina

Age 81 years old

#209616 Most Popular

About

Well-known journalist and television political commentator known for his work with CNN and U.S. News and World Report. He also worked as a political speechwriter and advisor to presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton.

Before Fame

He graduated from Yale University in 1963 and from Harvard Law School in 1967. He also served a more than three-year tour with the United States Navy.

Trivia

He taught at Duke University, Harvard University, and Elon University.

Family Life

He grew up in North Carolina as the son of Duke University mathematics professor John Jay Gergen. David Gergen's marriage to therapist Anne Gergen produced two children.

Associated With

He was a frequent guest on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360.