Date of Birth: September 3, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Justin Halpern is an American author and screenwriter best known for his humorous memoir “Sh*t My Dad Says,” which originated from a popular Twitter feed he started in 2009. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Halpern majored in English at San Diego State University. After college, he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in screenwriting, facing several years of struggle and rejection. His big break came when he began tweeting the blunt and often hilarious comments of his father, Samuel Halpern, which quickly gained a massive following and led to a book deal. The memoir, co-written with Patrick Schumacker, was published in 2010 and became a New York Times bestseller. Halpern also co-created a television adaptation starring William Shatner. He has since written another memoir, “I Suck at Girls,” and continues to work in television and online media.
5 Interesting Facts about Justin Halpern
1. Justin Halpern’s Twitter feed “Sh*t My Dad Says” quickly amassed over 1 million followers within a month of its inception.
2. The television adaptation of “Sh*t My Dad Says” was one of the first shows to be directly inspired by a Twitter feed.
3. Halpern’s father, Samuel Halpern, became a minor celebrity in his own right due to his candid and often profane quotes.
4. “Sh*t My Dad Says” was translated into multiple languages and sold in over 30 countries.
5. Halpern co-created the CBS sitcom “Surviving Jack,” which is based on his second book, “I Suck at Girls.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Justin Halpern
1. “You know, sometimes life gives you a chance to make a change, make sure you take it.”
2. “Half-assed? How do you half-ass something? You get the whole ass in there.”
3. “You know what I like about people? They stack so well.”
4. “The worst thing you can do is nothing.”
5. “Sometimes the hardest decisions are the ones you have to make every single day.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Justin Halpern’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $3 million.
Children
Justin Halpern is married and has one son, born in 2014.
Relevant Links
1. [Twitter – Justin Halpern](https://twitter.com/justin_halpern
2. [Goodreads – Justin Halpern](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3338340.Justin_Halpern
3. [IMDB – Justin Halpern](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3364519/
4. [Interview with Justin Halpern](https://www.vulture.com/2010/05/justin_halpern.html
5. [Official Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/JustinHalpernAuthor/
