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Jaime Escalante (Kemo Sabe, Kimo) was born on 31 December, 1930 in La Paz, Bolivia, is an actor,writer,producer. Discover Jaime Escalante's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Kemo Sabe, Kimo
Occupation actor,writer,producer
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 31 December 1930
Birthday 31 December
Birthplace La Paz, Bolivia
Date of death 30 March, 2010
Died Place Roseville, California, USA
Nationality Bolivia

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Jaime Escalante Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Jaime Escalante's Wife?

His wife is Fabiola Tapia (25 November 1954 - 30 March 2010) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Fabiola Tapia (25 November 1954 - 30 March 2010) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Jaime Escalante Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jaime Escalante worth at the age of 79 years old? Jaime Escalante’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Bolivia. We have estimated Jaime Escalante's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1964

Jaime Escalante was born to two Bolivian schoolteachers who taught in a small Aymara Indian village. After 9 years of teaching in Bolivia, Escalante moved to the United States in 1964, and worked as a busboy, a cook, and an electronics factory technician. He attended the Universidad de Puerto Rico, later moving to California and studying at Pasadena City College, earning a degree in Electronics.

1976

In 1976 he began teaching at Garfield High School, in east Los Angeles, California, where drugs, gangs and violence were facts of daily life. Despite these obstacles, Escalante was able to motivate a small group of students to take the AP calculus exam.

1979

In 1979, two of his students passed the A. P. test.

1980

In 1980, seven of his students passed the test. A year later, 14 students passed the test.

1982

In 1982, so many students passed that the Educational Testing Service invalidated the scores, believing that the students had cheated. Most of the pupils retook the test and passed, making Escalante a national hero. In recognition of his incredible achievements, Escalante was awarded the United States Presidential Medal and the Andres Bello award by the Organization of American States.

1987

By 1987, Garfield High's A. P. calculus program had outpaced Beverly High's.

2011

Pictured on a 2-boliviano commemorative postage stamp issued by Bolivia 20 January 2011.

2016

Pictured on a 'forever' USA commemorative postage stamp issued 13 July 2016. Price on day of issue was 47¢.

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