Peter Sagal

Radio Host

Birthday January 31, 1965

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Berkeley Heights, NJ

Age 59 years old

#113379 Most Popular

About

An actor, journalist, and writer for the stage and screen, he became known as the host of the National Public Radio quiz show, Wait Wait. . . Don't Tell Me! His play, Denial, premiered at New York's Metropolitan Playhouse in the spring of 2007.

Before Fame

Before beginning his writing career, he attended Harvard University. He also appeared on the popular game show, Jeopardy!, in 1988, finishing in second place.

Trivia

Before taking the helm at Wait Wait, he managed a regional theater and wrote for both a travel publication and a motorcycle magazine.

Family Life

He was born in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. He later had three children with his wife, Beth Albrecht.

Associated With

He co-wrote Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, a film starring Romola Garai.