Ira Glass

Ira Glass

Active - 2003 - 2021  |   Born - Mar 3, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States  |   Genres - Comedy, Drama, Music

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  • Grew up with an older sister and a younger sister.
  • Worked in his school yearbook and literary magazine, and was a member of the drama club.
  • Began his career in radio as an intern at National Public Radio (NPR) in 1978.
  • Worked as a production assistant to Keith Talbot at NPR.
  • In 1995, developed This American Life with Torey Malatia after earning a grant from the MacArthur Foundation.
  • Best know for hosting This American Life since 1995.