Noam Chomsky is an American professor and public intellectual known for his work in linguistics, political activism, and social criticism.
Noam Chomsky Biography
| Full Name | Avram Noam Chomsky |
| Nickname | Noam Chomsky |
| Profession | Professor and public intellectual |
| Date of Birth | 7 December 1928 |
| Age | 97 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Jewish |
Education Qualification
| School | Central High School, Philadelphia Oak Lane Day School |
| College | Gratz College University of Pennsylvania |
| Education Qualification | Completed Bachelor & Masters of Arts and Ph.D. in linguistics |
Noam Chomsky Age
Noam Chomsky was born on 7 December 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He is 97 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | None |
| Spouse/Wife | Carol Schatz (m. 1949, died, 2008) Valeria Wasserman (m. 2014) |
| Children | Son – Harry Chomsky Daughter – Aviva and Diane Chomsky |
Noam Chomsky Family
| Father’s Name | William Chomsky |
| Mother’s Name | Elsie Simonofsky |
| Brother’s Name | David Chomsky |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Academic background | Thesis – Transformations Analysis, 1995 Doctoral advisor – Zelling Harris |
| Academic work | Discipline – Linguistics, analytic philosophy, cognitive science, political criticism School/tradition – Anarcho-syndicalism, libertarian socialism Institutions – Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Arizona |
| Notable works | 1957 – Syntactic Structures 1967 – Responsibility of Intellectuals 1973 – Counter-Revolutionary Violence: Bloodbaths in Facts & Propaganda 1988– Manufacturing Consent 2011 – How the World Works 2017 – Requiem for the American Dream |
Noam Chomsky Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 169 cm In meters – 1.69 m In feet & inches – 5’7” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | White |
Noam Chomsky Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $10 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Salary, and other ventures |
Some Lesser Facts About Noam Chomsky
- Noam Chomsky was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William and Elise Chomsky.
- His parents were Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants, and his father had fled the Russian Empire from what is present-day Ukraine.
- Her mother, Elsie, immigrated from the region that is now present-day Belarus.
- His only sibling, David, was born five years later and worked as a cardiologist in Philadelphia.
- He faced anti-Semitism as a child, particularly from Philadelphia Irish and German communities.
- Noam attended Hebrew High School at Gratz College, where his father taught.
- Noam developed his interest in philosophy while at the University, in particular under the tutelage of Nelson Goodman.
- He was a member of the Society of Fellows at Harvard University from 1951 to 1955.
- In 1947, Chomsky began a romantic relationship with Carol Doris Schatz, whom he had known since childhood.
- From 1958 to 1959, he was a National Science Foundation fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study, New Jersey.
- In 1974, Noam Chomsky became a corresponding fellow of the British Academy.
- He usually identifies as an anarcho-syndicalist or a libertarian socialist.
- Her wife, Carol, died in 2008, with whom he has three children, Aviva, Diane, and Harry Chomsky.
- In 2014, he married Valera Wasserman, a translator for the Institute for Advanced Studies, at the University of São Paulo.
FAQ:
How old is Noam Chomsky?
Noam Chomsky is 97 years old, as of 2025.
Who is Noam Chomsky’s wife?
Noam Chomsky is married to Valeria Wasserman since 2014.
What is Noam Chomsky’s net worth?
As of 2025, Noam Chomsky has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Who was Noam Chomsky’s first wife?
Carol Doris Schatz from 1949 until she died in 2008.