Piers Morgan is a British broadcaster, journalist, and TV personality. He was born as Piers Stefan O’Meara in Surrey. His father died when he was just 11 months old and he then took his stepfather’s surname. During his educational days, he first attended Chailey School, then Lloyd’s of London, and then finally studied journalism at Harlow College. After completing his academic years, he joined the Surrey and South London Newspaper Group. In his early years, he worked as an editor and writer for publications like News of the World, The Sun, and Daily Mirror. In 1994, he became the youngest editor of the British national newspaper, News of the World.
Moreover, Piers has earned widespread recognition for his work on the television as well. His notable work includes co-presenting the “Good Morning Britain”, hosting the Piers Morgan Live on CNN, and presented Piers Morgan Life Stories and Good Morning Britain. Alongside all that, he has also served as a judge on shows like America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent. Now looking at his personal life, he was first married to a hospital ward sister, Marion Shalloe from 1991 to 2008. They have three sons together. Afterwards, Piers Morgan married journalist Celia Walden in 2010 and they both now have a daughter together.
Piers Morgan Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Piers Stefan O’Meara
- Nicknames: Piers
- Date of Birth: March 30, 1965
- Birthplace: Surrey, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Journalist, TV Personality, Broadcaster
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
- Race/ Ethnicity: White
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Light Brown
Piers Morgan Height Weight Body Measurements Facts
Piers Morgan Family Details:
- Father: Vincent Eamonn O’Meara (Dentist)
- Mother: Gabrielle Georgina Sybille née Oliver
- Siblings: Jeremy Pughe-Morgan (Older Brother)
- Spouse Name: Celia Walden (m. 2010), Marion Shalloe (m. 1991–2008)
- Children Name: Elise Morgan (Daughter), Albert Douglas Morgan, Spencer William Morgan, and Stanley Christopher Morgan (Sons)
Piers Morgan Relationships History:
- Marion Shalloe – Nurse (1991–2001)
- Marina Hyde – Journalist (2001–2005)
- Celia Walden – Journalist (2006–Present)
Piers Morgan Career Highlights:
- First Film: The Campaign (2012)
- First TV Show: The Word (1992)
Piers Morgan Distinctive Features:
- Tall Height
- A bit hunched, square shoulders
Piers Morgan Body Measurements:
The renowned British journalist Piers Morgan height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurements statistics are listed below.
- Build: Average
- Height in Feet: 6’ 0”
- Height in Centimeters: 183 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 94 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 207 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: Unknown
Piers Morgan Interesting Facts:
- Piers was once a lumberjack.
- He was named after the British racing driver, Piers Courage.
- In 2008, he won the reality game show, Celebrity Apprentice (U.S.).
- He is an avid supporter of the Premier League football club Arsenal F.C.
- After being appointed the editor of the News of the World at the age of 29, he became the youngest editor of a British national newspaper in over a half-century.
