Glenn Beck is an American political commentator and talk show host who is also the CEO and founder of Mercury Radio Arts. Also, it is actually the parent company of “TheBlaze” radio network. Furthermore, he also hosted the “ Glenn Beck” TV show.
Glenn, 54, was formerly a Republican but is now an independent. Let us know more about Glenn Beck in detail.
Glenn Beck: early life, career and nationality
Glenn Beck was born on February 10, 1964 in Everett, Washington, making his nationality American. His parents are William Beck and Mary Clara. He originally belongs to German descent, as his ancestors hailed from Germany. Beck went to Sehome High School with his sister in Iowa. He had to face many hardships as his mother drowned, which he believes to be a suicide.
His first job started after his high school at radio station KAYK, but he left the job and moved to Washington. In Washington, he began working at the WPGC, where he also met Claire, his first wife. Additionally, he worked on numerous radio channels and shows throughout his career. He became the main DJ for WRKA’s morning radio broadcast and later joined KOY0FM and WKCI-FM. Later, he made his television debut with ‘The Glenn Beck Show ‘ which was his own show. After the show, he returned to CNN’s Headline News. Also, in 2008 Beck introduced “Glenn Beck” while also doing a segment on ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ that featured Eboni Williams and Jesse Waters.
He eventually started his own internet television network, TheBlaze TV in the year 2011. In addition, he has also published his books under the titles Idiots Unplugged, The 7: Seven Wonders That Will Change Your Life (2011), Cowards: What Politicians, The radicals and the media refuse to say, ‘Miracles and massacres, etc.
Glenn Beck: wife and personal life
Glenn Beck met Claire and married her in the year 1983. They had two children together whose names are Mary and Hannah. After 11 years of marriage, they began to have problems and they divorced in the year 1994, after which Glenn even committed suicide. He turned to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for help to stop drinking and smoking.
Once again, in the year 1999, he remarried his second wife Tania with whom he also has two children. They adopted Raphe while Cheyenne is his biological child. They both joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in October 1999.
Glenn Beck: Net Worth
Glenn Beck has been through serious ups and downs throughout his career and personal life. In addition, his health has also become one of the main concerns throughout his life. While dealing with depression, alcoholism, and even neurological disorders, Beck has tried his best to persevere through all things. Currently, Glenn Beck has a net worth estimate of $250 million.
