Joe Klein

Journalist

Birthday September 7, 1946

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace New York

Age 77 years old

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About

Writer for The New Republic and The New York Times and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, known for his book Primary Colors.

Before Fame

He began reporting for the Essex County News in 1969.

Trivia

His novel Primary Colors was based on the 1992 Democratic presidential primary and spent nine weeks at number one the New York Times Bestseller list.

Family Life

He was married to Janet Eklund from 1967 to 1975.

Associated With

His novel Primary Colors was made into a film starring John Travolta as a presidential hopeful.