Michael Lewis

Date of Birth: October 15, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Michael Monroe Lewis is a renowned American author and financial journalist, best known for his non-fiction works covering a wide range of topics from finance to sports and politics. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lewis attended Princeton University, where he earned a degree in Art History. He later received a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics. Lewis began his career on Wall Street, working as a bond salesman at Salomon Brothers before transitioning into writing. His first book, “Liar’s Poker,” published in 1989, was a semi-autobiographical account of his experiences on Wall Street and quickly became a bestseller. Over the years, Lewis has written several critically acclaimed books including “Moneyball,” “The Big Short,” and “The Blind Side,” many of which have been adapted into successful films. Lewis’s writing style combines deep investigative journalism with accessible storytelling, making complex subjects relatable and engaging for a broad audience. He has been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 2009, where he continues to write insightful articles on contemporary issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Michael Lewis

1. Michael Lewis’s book “Moneyball” was adapted into a film starring Brad Pitt, which was nominated for six Academy Awards.

2. “The Big Short,” another of his acclaimed works, not only became a bestseller but also a successful movie directed by Adam McKay.

3. Lewis has been a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and Bloomberg.

4. He has appeared multiple times on The New York Times Best Seller list.

5. Lewis’s book “The Fifth Risk” explores the inner workings of the U.S. government and was published in 2018 to great acclaim.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Lewis

1. “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest.”

2. “The single most important thing a city can do is provide a community where interesting, smart people want to live with one another.”

3. “Risk, I had learned, was a commodity in itself. Risk could be canned and sold like tomatoes.”

4. “The more you know, the less you understand.”

5. “Life is full of things you can’t control. Life is full of accidents. The question is what you do with those accidents and how you respond to them.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Michael Lewis is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Michael Lewis has three children with his wife, former MTV reporter Tabitha Soren. Their names are Quinn Tallulah Lewis, Dixie Lewis, and Walker Jack Lewis.