Matt Drudge was born on October 28, 1966, in Takoma Park, Maryland, a city sometimes referred to as "Azalea City." He is an American political commentator and journalist, best known as the creator of the news aggregation website The Drudge Report. His full birth name is Matt Nathan Drudge, though he does not use his middle name professionally. He stands at 1.74 meters tall, which is an average height for American men.
Drudge was born into a family practicing Reform Judaism. He is an only child. His father, Robert Drudge, and his mother—whose name remains undisclosed due to her prior work with the government—were both affiliated with the Democratic Party and held government positions. His parents divorced when he was six, and he subsequently lived with his mother. His early interests included listening to radio and political talk shows, which later influenced his career path as a political journalist.
Matt Drudge attended a private elementary school in Takoma Park. He was an average student and participated in school activities related to journalism and broadcasting. He later enrolled at Northwood High School in Montgomery County, Maryland. His academic performance in high school was poor, and he graduated with low grades. After high school, Drudge did not attend college. Despite his challenges in traditional academic settings, he cultivated a strong interest in media and politics that would later serve as the foundation for his professional career.
| Birth Date: | 27 Oct, 1966 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Occupations: | Radio personality Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Takoma Park |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American internet journalist and talk radio host |
| Net Worth 2021: | 150 million |
