Susie Dent Bio | Wiki
Susie Dent (Full name: Susan Francesca Dent) is a British media personality, English lexicographer, and etymologist best recognized for appearing in “Dictionary Corner” on the Channel 4 game show Countdown.
She has been a part of the show since 1992, therefore being the longest-serving member of the show’s current on-screen team with over 4500 appearances. Additionally, since 2016 she has been the honorary vice-president of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).
She is the author of several best-selling books including Word Perfect published in October 2020. Presently, she co-hosts an Arts podcast titled Something Rhymes With Purple along with Gyles Brandreth. Before joining Countdown in 1992, Susie worked as a waitress in Britain for several years.
Susie Dent Age | Birthday
She was born on November 19, 1964, in Woking, Surrey, England. Susie is 57 years old and celebrates her birthday on November 19.
Susie Dent Height
She is a woman of average stature. Susie stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (approx. 1.65 m).
Susie Dent Family
She was born and also raised in Woking, Surrey, England under the love and support of his hardworking and devoted parents. Susie holds a British nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity. Her family details and childhood background shall be updated as soon as possible.
Susie Dent Husband
She is a divorcee and a proud mother of two adorable daughters namely Lucy and Thea. Susie was previously married to her handsome ex-husband Paul Atkins who worked as a teacher. However, after staying in the marriage for over a decade the two developed some irreconcilable differences and officially separated in 2021.
Susie Dent Education
Susie attained her High School Diploma at the Marist Convent, an independent Roman Catholic day school located in Ascot. She later furthered her studies at Somerville College, Oxford where she attained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Modern Languages. Susie received her master’s degree in German from Princeton University based in New Jersey, In the United States.
Susie Dent Podcast
She is a podcaster presently co-hosting the Something Rhymes with Purple podcast along with her partner Gyles Brandreth. In this Arts podcast, the hosts invite the public to uncover the hidden origins of different languages and enhance their listeners’ vocabulary.
Susie and Gyles use their podcast to share their love of words. In 2020 during the British Podcast Awards, their podcast was awarded the Gold Award for Best Entertainment Podcast. As of now, they have aired over 182 episodes and their podcast has been rated 4.8 stars.
Susie Dent Books
As an author, Susie has published over fifteen books. Some of her books include:
- Word Perfect ~p.419 (October 2020)
- How to Talk Like a Local ~p.256 (November 2008)
- What Made the Crocodile Cry? ~p.159 (October 2009)
- Susie Dent’s Weird Words ~p.176 (November 2013)
- The Language Report~p.166 (December 2007)
- The Like, Language Report for Real~p. 176 (January 2007)
- Fanboys and Overdogs~p. 163 (January 2006)
Susie Dent Countdown
She is a popular lexicographer and adjudicator known for appearing on Channel 4’s long-running game show Countdown. Susie has been a part of the show since she joined in 1992 and has made over 4,500 appearances. In each episode, Susie provides a brief commentary on the origin of a particular word or phrase. As of now, the game show has aired 83 regular episodes 2 Master and two celebrity seasons.
Susie Dent Shows
Other than appearing on Channel 4’s long-running game show Countdown, Susie has made appearances on several shows such as:
~8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
~Not Going Out
~Would I Lie to You?
~House of Games
~Susie Dent’s Guide to Swearing
Susie Dent Net Worth
From her lifestyle, it is evident to the public that she has accumulated a desirable amount of wealth over the years from her various profession. Susie’s average net worth is $12 million.
How Old Is Susie Dent
She was born to her supportive parents on November 19, 1964, in Woking, Surrey, England, thus, Susie is 57 years old.
Is Susie Dent Still Married
No, Susie and her Ex-husband recently separated in 2021 after staying in the marriage for over fifteen years.