Alex Bennett (broadcaster), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Alex Bennett (broadcaster)

American radio personality

Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1939

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Profession: journalist, radio personality

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Bennett Gordon Schwarzmann (born December 18, 1939), better known by his on-air name, Alex Bennett, is an American talk radio host, known for his mix of left-wing politics and humor.
In the 1970s he made his mark in New York City where he was dubbed "The Youth Guru" by the press for his work on WMCA and WPLJ. In the 1980s and 1990s he moved back to his home town of San Francisco where this time the press dubbed him "The King of Comedy" for his influence on the local comedy scene first at KMEL, then on KQAK ("The Quake") and ultimately at Live 105.
He then went on to create a live Internet TV network with Play Inc.
called "PlayTV", and later a one-year stint as the host of a technology show on CNET Radio. Eventually he moved back to New York City where he hosted a weekday radio show on SiriusXM channel "SIRIUS Left" until June 28, 2013.
He now hosts a live podcast GABNet.net Tues-Fri from 10:00 until midnight Eastern.