About Sam Roberts
Born 1947. Sam Roberts is an American journalist, writer and correspondent.
Sam Roberts (born June 20, 1947) is an American journalist who has written for The New York Times since 1983, serving as Urban Affairs Correspondent from 2005 to 2015. He now serves as an obituaries writer. He is also host of a weekly television news talk show, The New York Times Close Up on CUNY TV.
Career Roberts graduated from Cornell University in 1968, where he was managing editor of The Cornell Daily Sun and a member of the Quill and Dagger society. He was city editor at the New York Daily News from 1977 to 1981 and political editor from 1981 to 1983, when he joined The New York Times.
Personal life Roberts is married and lives in New York City. He has two sons.
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Who is Sam Roberts?
American author and journalist
When was Sam Roberts born?
Sam Roberts was born on 20 June 1947 in Brooklyn.
What is Sam Roberts's occupation?
Sam Roberts is a journalist, writer and correspondent.
What nationality is Sam Roberts?
Sam Roberts is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Roberts (journalist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Roberts. https://biography.guide/sam-roberts/
MLA: "Sam Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-roberts/.
Chicago: "Sam Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-roberts/.
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