Howard Stern

Howard Stern began his career in radio during the 1970s and rose to fame with his nationally syndicated radio show, "The Howard Stern Show." Known for pushing boundaries with frank discussions on sexuality, politics, and celebrity gossip, Stern revolutionized radio by attracting a massive audience eager for his provocative humor and candid interviews. Beyond radio, Stern ventured into television with "The Howard Stern Show" on various networks, showcasing his unique interviewing skills and unabashed humor. He has authored several books, including the bestselling autobiography "Private Parts," which was later adapted into a successful film. Stern's impact on pop culture and broadcasting has been profound, making him a polarizing figure admired for his honesty and criticized for his controversial antics.

Stern started from humble beginnings, working hard to achieve success.

• Howard Stern was born on January 12, 1954, in Queens, New York City, New York.
• Moved to Roosevelt, New York, with his family in 1955. There Stern attended Washington-Rose Elementary School, followed by Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School.
• Moved to Rockville Centre, New York, in 1969 and attended South Side High School there.
• Attended Boston University, where he graduated with a degree in Communications in 1976.
• Started his radio career at the campus station WTBU.
• Worked at several radio stations in various markets, including Boston, Detroit, and Washington, D.C., where he developed his controversial and humorous style.
• Gained attention for his unconventional approach to radio and willingness to discuss taboo topics.
• In 1981, Stern began hosting mornings at WNBC in New York City, where his show gained a large and devoted following despite frequent clashes with management over content.

Howard Stern, even with difficulty maintaining marriages, is fond of his family and talks about them to some extent.

• His father, Ben Stern, served in the U.S. Army on Long Island and in California during the war. Later, he worked as a radio engineer at WHOM in Manhattan and as a co-owner and operator at Aura Recording Inc.
• His mother, Ray, was an office clerk in New York City. Later she became a homemaker and later took up work as an inhalation therapist.
• Howard Stern has been married twice to Alison Berns and Beth Ostrosky Stern.
• Children.
• He has three daughters from his first marriage: Emily (born 1983), Debra (born 1986), and Ashley (born 1993).
• Despite divorces, Stern maintains a close relationship with his daughters and has discussed his family life extensively on-air and in interviews.
• The Stern family primarily resides in New York City, where Howard and Beth own multiple properties.
• Stern often incorporates personal anecdotes and family dynamics into his radio show and public persona, shaping his listeners' perceptions of his personal life.