Charles Osgood
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Personal Life and Family
Charles Osgood resides in Englewood, New Jersey. He is married to Jean Crafton, and together they have five children: Kathleen, Winston, Anne-E., Emily J., and Jamie. He is also a grandfather to three grandsons. His extended family includes his nephew, Christopher Mangum, an Emmy Award-winning composer known for his work on National Geographic and Discovery Channel documentaries.
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- Marital Status
- Married
- Profession
- American television writer
- Children
- Annie Osgood, Winston Osgood, Emily Osgood, Kathleen Osgood, Jamie Osgood
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- Date of Birth
- anuary 8, 1933
- Birth Place
- New York City, NY
- Spouse
- Jean Osgood (m. 1973)
- Net Worth 2021
- 5 million
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Books by Charles Osgood
Osgood is the author of six published books that reflect his wit, storytelling ability, and personal experiences. His works include:
- Nothing Could Be Finer Than a Crisis That Is Minor in the Morning (Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1979)
- There’s Nothing That I Wouldn’t Do If You Would Be My POSSLQ (Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1981)
- Osgood on Speaking: How to Think on Your Feet Without Falling on Your Face (William Morrow and Company, 1988)
- The Osgood Files (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1991)
- See You on the Radio (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1999)
- Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack (Hyperion, 2004), a memoir recounting his childhood experiences during World War II
Net Worth
Over his extensive career in radio, television, and publishing, Charles Osgood has built a net worth estimated at $5 million. This wealth stems primarily from his decades-long work as a commentator and author.
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Last Modified: Jun 5 2025
