Don Imus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Don Imus

American radio personality

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1940

Place of Birth: Riverside, California, United States

Profession: disc jockey, journalist, radio personality

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Don Imus

  • John Donald Imus Jr.
  • (born July 23, 1940) is an American former radio personality, television show host, recording artist, and author.
  • He is known for his radio show Imus in the Morning which aired on various stations and digital platforms nationwide until 2018.
  • He attended broadcasting school in the 1960s and secured his first radio job in 1968 at KUTY in Palmdale, California.
  • Three years later, he landed the morning spot at WNBC in New York City; he was fired in 1977. In 1979, Imus returned to WNBC and stayed at the station until 1988 when the show moved to WFAN.
  • He gained widespread popularity when the show entered national syndication in 1993.
  • He was labelled a "shock jock" radio host throughout his later career, and his programs have been popular and controversial.
  • He retired from broadcasting in March 2018 after nearly 50 years on the air.

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