Personal Profile About Robert Reich
Robert Bernard Reich is an American economist, professor, author, lawyer, and political commentator. He is the Carmel P. Friesen Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. The Robert Reich biography tells that he served as U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997.
He has written more than 18 books, including The Work of Nations, Locked in the Cabinet, Saving Capitalism, The Common Good, and The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It. He also produced the documentaries Inequality for All and Saving Capitalism.
He runs a Substack newsletter with over 200,000 subscribers. He regularly explains economic issues on YouTube, X/Twitter, TikTok, CNN, MSNBC, and podcasts. He is known for his work on income inequality, corporate power, labor markets, and progressive economic policies.
Robert Reich Age
Robert Reich age is 80 Years old. He was born on June 24, 1946, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. He was raised in South Salem, New York, and attended John Jay High School in Cross River, New York.
As a child, he was diagnosed with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, a condition that affected his growth. His early experiences with bullying shaped his strong views on fairness, empathy, and anti discrimination policies.
Robert Reich Height
Robert Reich height is 4 feet 11 inches, or about 1.50 meters. His short stature is due to Fairbank's disease, also known as multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. It is a rare genetic bone disorder diagnosed in childhood.
He has openly discussed this condition in interviews. He also shared it in his 2023 Substack essay “Why I’m So Short,” and in his 2025 memoir Coming Up Short.
Robert Reich Net Worth
Robert Reich net worth is estimated at $4–5 million USD. However, it is not confirmed. His income comes from book royalties from multiple bestselling titles that continue to sell. He also earns speaking fees that range from $50,000 to $100,000 per event, along with a UC Berkeley professor salary estimated between $300,000 and $400,000 per year.
His Substack newsletter brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars annually from paid subscriptions. Additional income comes from documentary production residuals and media appearances. He lives modestly in Berkeley, California. There are no reports of large real estate holdings or major investment empires beyond standard retirement accounts.
Robert Reich Wife
The first Robert Reich wife was Clare Dalton, a British-born lawyer and professor of law at Northeastern University. They met at Oxford University while Robert studied there as a Rhodes Scholar. They married in 1973 in Cambridge, England, and divorced in 2012. Clare is known for her work in feminist legal theory and domestic violence law.
His second wife is Perian Flaherty, a photographer and artist who keeps a low public profile. She married Robert after 2012 and lives with him in Berkeley. Robert has spoken respectfully about both relationships and values mutual support and understanding.
Robert Reich Son
Robert has two sons from his first marriage to Clare Dalton. Robert Reich son, Sam Reich, born on July 22, 1984, is the CEO and owner of Dropout, formerly CollegeHumor. It produces shows such as Dimension 20 and Game Changer. He has been married to actress Elaine Carroll since 2010.
His second son, Adam Reich, is a professor of sociology at Columbia University. He specializes in labor, organizations, healthcare, and economic sociology. Adam is married to Teresa Sharpe, and they have a daughter named Ella, who is Robert’s granddaughter. Robert has no children from his second marriage.