Louis Rukeyser
financial journalist economic commentator author
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About Louis Rukeyser
The American financial journalist and author was known for publications such as “Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street” newsletter which was first issued in 1992. He also authored the books “How To Make Money In Wall Street" and "What's Ahead For The Economy: The Challenge and The Chance".
Family
He was the son of Merryle Stanley Rukeyser. In 1962, he wed Alexandra Gill and they had three children.
Education
He attended Princeton University.
Career
Between 1954 and 1965, Rukeyser was employed by The Baltimore Sun newspaper as a reporter for political and foreign news
He began the popular Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series "Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser" in 1970, the show aired for 32 years and achieved heightened success during the mid-1980s. Rukeyser performed a cameo role in the 1988 film "Big Business", starring alongside Midler and Lily Tomlin.
Honors
He won the Gerald Loeb Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 and the 1973 Gerald Loeb Award for excellence in financial journalism for “Wall Street Week”.
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F.A.Q. about Louis Rukeyser
When is his birthday?
Louis Rukeyser's birthday is on January 30, 1933.
In how many days is his birthday?
Louis' birthday is in 358 days
How old was Louis when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 2, 2006.
How old would he be today?
Louis Rukeyser would be 92 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Louis from?
He was born in New York City, New York, U.S..