Age, Biography and Wiki
Arthur Gelb (Arthur Neal Gelb) was born on 3 February, 1924 in New York City, U.S., is an American journalist and editor. Discover Arthur Gelb'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 90 years old?
| Popular As |
Arthur Neal Gelb |
| Occupation |
Author, editor |
| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
3 February, 1924 |
| Birthday |
3 February |
| Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
| Date of death |
20 May, 2014 |
| Died Place |
New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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Arthur Gelb Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Arthur Gelb height not available right now. We will update Arthur Gelb's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Arthur Gelb's Wife?
His wife is Barbara Gelb (until his death 2014)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Barbara Gelb (until his death 2014) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Peter |
Arthur Gelb Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Arthur Gelb worth at the age of 90 years old? Arthur Gelb’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated Arthur Gelb's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Writer |
Arthur Gelb Social Network
Timeline
Arthur Gelb (February 3, 1924 – May 20, 2014) was an American editor, author and executive and was the managing editor of The New York Times from 1986 to 1989.
Gelb was born to two Jewish immigrants from what was then Czechoslovakia and now Ukraine, in the back of his parents dress shop in East Harlem.
His family later moved to the Bronx where he attended DeWitt Clinton High School.
He attempted to join the military during World War II but was rejected due to having poor vision.
Gelb attended City College of New York but dropped out during his junior year in 1944.
Gelb began working the night shift at The Times as a copy boy in 1944.
He ascended through the ranks, holding several titles in many different departments.
His biggest impacts were while working in the drama department.
In 1946, Gelb graduated from New York University.
He enjoyed the plays of Eugene O'Neill so much that he wrote a biography of the playwright (O'Neill: Life with Monte Cristo, 1974, ISBN 9780060114879) with his wife Barbara.
He supported the creation of the New York Shakespeare Festival by editorializing Joseph Papp's productions.
He has edited a number of works such as "Great Lives of the Twentieth Century" (ISBN 978-0812916256).
Gelb retired from The Times in 1989 as managing editor.
"City room" (ISBN 9780399150753), a memoir of his life and career at The Times, was published in 2003.
Gelb received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the City College of New York in 1997.
Gelb and his family lived in New York City.
Arthur and Barbara Gelb were the parents of Peter Gelb, general manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
After retiring from The Times, Gelb became president of The New York Times Company Foundation, which operated until 2009, and director of The New York Times College Scholarship Program.
Gelb died on May 20, 2014, at his home in Manhattan, New York, of complications of a stroke.
