Burkhard Bilger Bio | Wiki
Burkhard Bilger is an American journalist and writer. He serves as a staff writer at The New Yorker where he joined in 2001. His pieces have included portraits of gem dealers in Madagascar, deep-cave divers in Mexico, ginseng poachers in the Appalachians, and a cheese-making nun in Connecticut. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Harper’s, and The Atlantic, among numerous other publications. Burkhard has been anthologized ten times in the “Best American” series.
He is the recipient of fellowships at the MacDowell Colony, Yale University, and New York Public Library’s Cullman Center. At MacDowell Burkhard worked on a book about his grandfather’s experiences during World War II, to be published by Alfred A. Knopf. He also outlined and started writing a piece for The New Yorker on the human voice and the choral ensemble “Roomful of Teeth.”
Burkhard Bilger Age
Burkhard was born in 1964, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. He is 58 years old.
Burkhard Bilger Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Burkhard Bilger Family
He was born and raised in Oklahoma by his German father and his mother. Burkhard’s father served as an engineer which shaped his interest in science. Growing up in Oklahoma led to his interest in Southern subcultures.
Burkhard Bilger Wife
Burkhard is a married man whose wife’s identity is not known to the public. She is also from Stillwater. The couple resides in Brooklyn with their three children.
Bilger Education
After high school, Burkhard enrolled at Yale University in 1982. He graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and French.
Burkhard Bilger New Yorker
Currently, he serves as a staff writer at The New Yorker where he joined in 2000. Burkhard worked as a senior editor at Discover from 1999 to 2005, and a deputy editor and writer at The Sciences from 1994 to 1999, where his work helped earn two National Magazine Awards and six nominations.
His book, Noodling for Flatheads which was published by Scribner in 2000, was a finalist for the PEN/Martha Albrand Award. He is a Branford Fellow at Yale University, from which he graduated in 1986.
Burkhard Bilger Book
His book, Noodling for Flatheads was published by Scribner in 2000. It was a finalist for the PEN/Martha Albrand Award. At MacDowell Burkhard worked on a book about his grandfather’s experiences during World War II, to be published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Burkhard Bilger Salary
He serves as a staff writer at The New Yorker, therefore, he earns a decent income. Burkhard’s average salary is $82,657 per year.
Burkhard Bilger Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Burkhard’s estimated net worth is $853,788.
Who Is Burkhard Bilger
Burkhard is an American journalist and writer. He serves as a staff writer at The New Yorker where he joined in 2001.
How Old Is Burkhard Bilger
Burkhard was born in 1964, thus, he is 58 years old.
Is Bilger Married
Burkhard is a married man whose wife’s identity is not known to the public. She is also from Stillwater. The couple resides in Brooklyn with their three children.