Clifton Fadiman
American radio and television personality (1904–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clifton Paul "Kip" Fadiman (May 15, 1904 – June 20, 1999) was an American intellectual, author, editor, and radio and television personality. He began his work in radio, and switched to television later in his career.
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Born | Clifton Paul Fadiman May 15, 1904 New York City, US |
Died | June 20, 1999(1999-06-20) (aged 95) Sanibel, Florida, US |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Intellectual, author, editor, radio and television personality |
Years active | 1927–1998 |
Employer(s) | Simon & Schuster, New Yorker |
Known for | Information, Please! (radio) |
Notable work | Lifetime Reading Plan, The Mathematical Magpie, Fantasia Mathematica (books) |
Television | This Is Show Business, The Name's the Same |
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Children | 3, including Anne Fadiman |
Relatives | Boris Sidis (uncle) William James Sidis (cousin) |
Awards | Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters |
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