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Suze Orman Biography

Birth Name:Susan Lynn Orman

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Bentley University presented her with an Honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree in 2010
  • Forbes magazine listed her in its top 10 most influential celebrities of 2013
  • Beat the record for most Gracie awards won by a single person with eight wins to her name
  • Made $400 a month working as a waitress when she was 30 years old
  • Known for hosting the highly rated "Suze Orman Show" on CNBC
  • Has done extensive work with PBS, co-producing and hosting several specials and, and she broke the record for most successful fundraiser in public television's history
  • Wrote such books as "The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom" and "The Money Class․"

Awards

  • 2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Service Show Host: winner
  • 2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Service Show: nominated
  • 2005Gracie-Outstanding Program Host: winner
  • 2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Service Show Host: winner
  • 2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Service Show: nominated
  • 2006Gracie-Outstanding Program Host: winner
  • 2009Gracie-Outstanding Host - Information or Entertainment: winner
  • 2011Emmy-Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast: nominated