Ted Berger
American activist
About Ted Berger
Lived 1940 – 2026 (aged 85).
Theodore Sheldon Berger
Along with serving as Executive Director Emeritus of the New York Foundation for the Arts, from which he retired in 2005, Berger served as the Executive Director of NYCreates. He first joined NYFA in 1973 as the United States' first statewide Artists-in-Schools Coordinator.
Berger was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1940, to Freda and George Berger. He was married to Asya Eliash for more than 60 years. Berger died in Manhattan on January 29, 2026, at the age of 85. He is survived by their son, Jonathan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Berger?
American activist
When was Ted Berger born?
Ted Berger was born on 9 July 1940.
When did Ted Berger die?
Ted Berger died on 29 January 2026.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Berger. https://biography.guide/ted-berger/
MLA: "Ted Berger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-berger/.
Chicago: "Ted Berger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-berger/.
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