Howard Stern, born on January 12, 1954, in New York City, is a prominent American broadcaster and media personality. He is best known for his radio show, The Howard Stern Show, which gained immense popularity when it was nationally syndicated on terrestrial radio from 1986 to 2005.

Since 2006, he has been broadcasting on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. His early career saw him working at various radio stations, including WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, New York, and WNBC in New York City. Stern's unique on-air personality and provocative content quickly garnered a large following.

His personal life has been as public as his professional one. He was married to Alison Berns from 1978 until their divorce in 2001, and they have three children together. In 2008, he married Beth Ostrosky. His lifestyle reflects his success, with a penchant for luxury and a love for photography, which has been featured in magazines like Hamptons and WHIRL.

Throughout his career, Howard Stern has faced numerous controversies, often criticized for his explicit content and provocative interviews. Despite this, he has remained a staunch advocate for free speech. His career achievements include hosting and producing late-night television shows, pay-per-view events, and home videos.

He has also authored several books, including Private Parts and Miss America, both of which became New York Times Best Sellers. Private Parts was adapted into a biographical comedy film in 1997, starring Stern himself, which topped the US box office in its opening week.

His contributions to the media industry have been recognized with numerous awards. He has won Billboard's Nationally Syndicated Air Personality of the Year eight consecutive times and became the first to have the number one morning show in both New York City and Los Angeles simultaneously.

His move to Sirius Satellite Radio in 2004, with a five-year deal worth $500 million, made him one of the highest-paid radio figures.

In recent years, Howard Stern served as a judge on America's Got Talent from 2012 to 2015. His third book, Howard Stern Comes Again, was released in 2019.