Stephen Talbot Biography
Stephen Talbot is an American former child actor, reporter, documentary producer and writer who rose to fame for his popular role in a famous hit sitcom called Leave It to Beaver. He played Gilbert Bates who was a friend of a lead character called Theodore Beaver Cleaver. Stephen is also a longtime contributor of the Public Broadcasting Services of a series called Frontline.
In addition, Talbot is recognized for working as a producer and senior producer of the Center of Investigative Reporting.
Stephen Talbot Age
Stephen is 71 years old as of 2020, he was born on 28 February 1949, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 28 February every year and his birth sign is Pisces. Stephen will be 72 years old on Feb. 28, 2021.
Stephen Talbot Height
Talbot stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. He also appears to be a man of average stature in his photos. However, details about his other body measurements are still under review. We will update you once we have it from a credible source.
Stephen Talbot Weight
Stephen has moderate weight but the exact measurements of his weight and other measurements are still under review.
Stephen Talbot Education
Stephen Talbot attended Harvard High School (now called Harvard-Westlake) in North Hollywood (class of 1966) and graduated in 1970 from Wesleyan University (Connecticut) where he was very active in anti-Vietnam war protests. He began making films about the anti-war movement, including March on Washington, DC III (about Vietnam Veterans Against the War), and Year of the Tiger.
Stephen Talbot Parents
Stephen was born to the late American actress Margaret Epple and the late American actor, Lyle Talbot. He grew up alongside his three siblings, two sisters, writer Margaret Talbot and Physician Cynthia Talbot, and a brother David Talbot. David is a prominent author who has written several books such as Season of the Which. David is also the founder and original editor of Salon.com.
Stephen Talbot Married
Talbot lives in San Francisco with his wife, Pippa Gordon, a medical social worker. They are blessed with two children a son, Dashiell Talbot, and a daughter, Caitlin Talbot. They named their son Dashiell, now a deputy counsel for the County of Los Angeles, after San Francisco mystery writer Dashiell Hammett.
His daughter, Caitlin, is an actress and yoga instructor, who graduated with an M.F.A. from American Conservatory Theater, in San Francisco. In 2015, he wrote a story, “Call the Midwife”, reminiscing about the home birth of his daughter.
Stephen Talbot Net Worth
Stephen Talbot has an estimated net worth of $1.9 MILLION as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a TV documentary producer, reporter, and writer. Through his various sources of income, Stephen has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Stephen Talbot Leave It to Beaver
Leave it to Beaver is a popular 1957 American sitcom that aired for six seasons now. The series follows the life of a young and inquisitive boy who lives with his parents June and Ward Cleaver. He also has a brother named Wally. Whenever the boy gets in trouble in school, he always turns to his father for advice. Stephen was a child when he played the role of Gilbert Bates in the sitcom.
Stephen Talbot Perry Mason
Perry Mason is a 1957 Television that followed the life of a lawyer named Perry Mason who finds himself defending a private investigator against murder accusations and charges filed against him. Talbot played the role of Perry Mason’s son.
Stephen Talbot Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Stephen.
Stephen Talbot Wiki
- Full Names: Stephen Henderson Talbot
- Popular For: his role in the TV sitcom Leave It to Beaver
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: former child actor, TV documentary producer, reporter, and writer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Stephen Talbot Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 71 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: February 28, 1949
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California,
- Birthday: February 28th
Stephen Talbot Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Weight: under review
- Eye Color: Dark brown
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Stephen Talbot Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Lyle Talbot
- Mother: Margaret Epple
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): three siblings, two sisters, writer Margaret Talbot and Physician Cynthia Talbot, and a brother David Talbot,
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Pippa Gordon
- Children: two children a son, Dashiell Talbot, and a daughter, Caitlin Talbot.
Stephen Talbot Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1.9 MILLION
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: actor, TV documentary producer, reporter, and writer
Stephen Talbot Actor
Stephen made his first acting debut as a child actor playing the role of Gilbert in Leave it or Beaver. His character was an insecure kid who is prone to telling tall tales and a close friend to Beaver. Later, he guest-starred on many television programs in the late 1960s and early 1960s.
They include three episodes in Lassie, Twilight Zone, Static, and The Fugitive. He then played Jimmie Kendall who was the son of the title character in a CBS drama series called Perry Mason. Talbot was then chosen as a cast member of a 1959 ABC TV series called The Twister. He then appeared in M Squad, The Barbara Stanwyck Show, Men into Space and many more. After appearing in numerous TV shows and 56 episodes, he abandoned acting for a career in journalism.
Stephen Talbot Movies and TV Shows
- 1959–1963 Leave It to Beaver
- 1960 Perry Mason, 1961 The Twilight Zone
- 1962 The Twilight Zone, 1980 “Broken Arrow: Can a Nuclear Weapons Accident Happen Here?”- Co-Producer
- 1982 The Case of Dashiell Hammett
- 1984–85 The Gospel and Guatemala- (TV) Reporter, Co-Producer
- 1986 “World Without Walls: Beryl Markham’s African Memoir” (TV) Writer, Co-Producer
- 1987 “Further! Ken Kesey’s American Dreams” (TV) Writer, Co-Producer
- 1989 Crossing Borders: The Journey of Carlos Fuentes (TV) Writer, Co-Producer
- 1992 Frontline “The Best Campaign Money Can Buy” (TV) Producer
- 1993 Frontline “The Heartbeat of America” (TV) Producer
- 1994 Frontline “Public Lands, Private Profits” (TV) Producer, 1994 Frontline “Rush Limbaugh’s America” (TV) Producer, Co-Writer, 1995 Frontline “The Long March of Newt Gingrich” (TV) Producer, Co-Writer, 1996 Frontline “Why America Hates the Press” (TV) Correspondent, Producer, 1999 Frontline “Spying on Saddam” (TV) Producer
- 1999 Frontline “Justice for Sale” (TV) Producer, Co-Writer
- 2000 Frontline “Battle Over School Choice” (TV) Producer, Writer
- 2001 “The Celebrity and the City” (Jerry Brown as mayor of Oakland) KQED (TV) Producer, Writer
- 2018 “Moscone: A Legacy of Change” (TV) PBS Writer
- 2019 “Bay Area Revelations: Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later” (TV) Co-Producer, Co-Writer
Frequently Asked Questions About Stephen Talbot
Who is Stephen Talbot?
Stephen is an accomplished American former child actor, reporter, documentary producer and writer who rose to fame for his popular role in a famous hit sitcom called Leave It to Beaver. He played Gilbert Bates who was a friend of a lead character called Theodore Beaver Cleaver. Stephen is also a longtime contributor of the Public Broadcasting Services of a series called Frontline.
How old is Stephen Talbot?
Stephen is an American national born on 28th February 1949 in Los Angeles, California.
How tall is Stephen Talbot?
The famous documentary producer stands at a height of 5′ 11″ (1.80 m).
Is Stephen Talbot married?
Yes, Stephen is married to Pippa Gordon, a medical social worker. Together they are blessed with two children.
How much is Stephen Talbot worth?
Stephen has an approximate net worth of around $1.9 Million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a TV documentary producer, reporter, and writer.
Where does Stephen Talbot live?
He is a resident of San Francisco, California, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Stephen Talbot dead or alive?
Talbot is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Stephen Talbot now?
He is pursuing his career as a TV documentary producer, reporter, writer, and longtime contributor to the Public Broadcasting Service, especially the series Frontline.
Stephen Talbot Social Media Contacts
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