James Lipton was a lyricist, writer, and actor from the United States. He is also the emeritus dean of Pace University’s Actors Studio Drama School.
He was well-known as the creator and host of ‘Inside The Actors Studio.’
Earnings and Net Worth
James Lipton annual salary was $75,000 on average. Meanwhile, according to some sources, his net worth in 2020 is estimated to be $6 million.
Death at the age of 93
Lipton passed away on March 2, 2020, at his home in Manhattan, from bladder cancer. He was 93 years old when he passed away.
Birth, Age, Parents, Ethnicity, and Education of James Lipton
Louis James Lipton was born on September 19, 1926, in Michigan, United States. His ancestry is Ashkenazi-Jewish.
He was the only child of Lawrence Lipton, a journalist and beat poet, and Betty Weinberg, a teacher. His parents were Russian Jews who divorced when he was six years old.
Lipton attended Wayne State University but did not finish his studies there.
Early Career and Professional Life of James Lipton
On WXYZ Radio’s ‘The Lone Ranger,’ James Lipton portrayed DanReid. He walked away and went to work to help pay for his education. He wrote for a number of soap operas and also appeared on ‘The Guiding Light.’ Lipton studied modern dance, classical ballet, and voice, among other things.
In addition, he choreographed a ballet for the American Ballet Theatre. In 1951, Lipton appeared on Broadway in the play ‘The Autumn Garden.’ He played a shipping clerk in the 1953 crime drama. His book ‘An Exaltation of Larks’ was first published in 1968 and has been revised several times since then.
‘Mirrors,’ Lipton’s novel about the lives of dancers, was later made into a television film. James created approximately two dozen television specials.
In 2004, 2005, 2013, and 2019, he appeared in several episodes of Arrested Development. In Disney’s animated film ‘Bolt,’ James provided the director’s voice. He also made two appearances in the same episode of ‘The Family Guy.’
James tried to start a three-year acting training program in the 1990s. In 1994, he set up the “Actors Studio,” and he started a project called “Inside the Actors Studio,” to show how actors work.
In interviews, Lipton stated that he was a pilot, certified in single-engine land planes, and a member of the ‘Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.’
He also appeared in two episodes of The Simpsons in 2002 and 2011. He created and executive produced President Jimmy Carter’s, Inaugural Gala.
James Lipton: Honors
- ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series in 2013.
- Inside The Actors Studio won the Cable Ace Award for Talk Show Series in 1997.
- Critics’ Choice Television Awards, Best Reality Show Host for ‘Inside The Actor Studio,’ 2016.
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Daytime Emmy Awards, 2007
- For his work in 2014, he was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France.
Height and weight measurements
James Lipton stood 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed about average. He had light brown hair and blue eyes.
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are examples of social media platforms.
James was not a frequent user of social networking sites.
More information on the relationship
It was on November 7, 1970, that James Lipton married Kedakai Turner, a model and a real estate agent. The couple stayed together until James died.
In 1954, he married the actress Nina Foch. They split up in 1959. His first marriage was to Shirley Blanc, who was born December 17, 1947. However, they split up in 1953.
Caption: James Lipton’s wife Kedakai Turner (source: Idol Persona)
Quick facts:
Birth Date:September 19, 1926
Birth Place :Michigan, US
Death Date :March 2, 2020
Country :USA
Gender :Male
Marital Status :Married
Married With :Kedakai Turner
Horoscope :Virgo
Net Worth :$6 million
Income/Salary :$75,000
Height :4.7 ft
Father Name :Lawrence Lipton
Mother Name :Betty Weinberg
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