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Steve Sohmer Biography

Updated On 25 Aug, 2021 Published On 25 Aug, 2021
Steve Sohmer
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Facts of Steve Sohmer

Date of Birth :
Age : 82 years old
Family Name : Sohmer
Birth Country : United States
Birth Sign : Cancer
Height : 5 Feet 9 Inch

Relationship short Statistics of Steve Sohmer

What is Steve Sohmer marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Divorce
How many children does Steve Sohmer have ? (name): 3 Children
Is Steve Sohmer having any relationship affair ?: No
Is Steve Sohmer Gay ? No

Self-worth takes you further than net worth. This is exactly what an American Shakespearean scholar, Steve Sohmer, follows in his daily life. He has tried every possible way to showcase his hard work, and it paid off. 

Steve Sohmer was Married to Ex-wife Diedre Hall

Author Steve Sohmer married soap opera star, his former wife Diedre Hall on 31st December 1991. Steve and Diedre lived together for fifteen years. Unfortunately, their marriage turned sour in the fall of 2005. Then, they parted ways that resulted in divorce in 2006 where Steve and Diedre cited irreconcilable differences.

Steve Sohmer was married to Diedre Hall for 15 years. SOURCE: Instagram

Moreover, Sohmer also shares two sons with Diedre Hall. Their first child, David Atticus, was born on 23rd August 1992. Three years after, they welcomed their second child, Tully Chaplin Sohmer, on 19th January 1995. Both of Sohmer's children - Tully and David were born through surrogacy.

Except for that, Sohmer had one daughter Ilisa Sohmer from a previous marriage. The name of his former wife is not disclosed to the public yet.

Shakespearean Scholar Steve Sohmer's Net Worth?

Steve Sohmer is a Shakespearean scholar, author, a tv writer and producer, and NBC’s executive who contributed a lot to the respective Industry. Steve has even gained critical acclaim for his fiction and nonfiction books.

Steve Sohmer's wife is a mother to two children.  SOURCE: Geek Camel

In fact, Sohmer made an impressive amount from his career as an author, TV personality, and motion picture studio executive. With an estimated net worth of $39.3 million, it's safe to say, Sohmer is one of America’s best-selling and richest authors.

Since graduation, Steve has published in peer-reviewed journals and some scholarly books including Shakespeare's Mystery Play, Shakespeare for the Wiser Sort, and Reading Shakespeare’s Mind.

Steve Sohmer’s Career

Sohmer began his career as a Shakespearean scholar, and by writing fiction and non-fiction books. In 1996, Sohmer’s first novel, The Way It Was, was published by Robert Gottlieb of Simon & Schuster. The book received positive reviews. Not to mention, the New York Times chose Steve's book as one of the 20 best novels of the year.

The former creative director of the Bureau of Advertising of the American Newspaper Publishers Association formed his own media promotion firm in partnership with The Minneapolis Star and Tribune Company. And, for the next 5 years, the NY-based company created slide and firm sales presentations for media clients.

Sohmer also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Columbia Pictures and as an Executive Vice President for NBC. During his tenure, he supervised NBC’s primetime specials, daytime shows, children’s programs, and The Tonight Show from 1982 to 1985. Furthermore, NBC produced 15 of the top 30 primetime specials.

While he was new to Columbia, Steve oversaw successful productions as Stand By Me, Hope and Glory, and Roxanne. Since then, he free-lanced and managed adaptations of his own published work. Beyond that, he handled many tv specials including the 43rd Annual Emmy Awards.

Steve Sohmer - Quick facts

  • Steve Sohmer attended Yale and Columbia University.
  • Earned a Master of Arts degree from Boston University.
  • Steve studied for a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Oxford University.
  • Steve worked as a President and Chief Operating Officer of Columbia Pictures.
  • Sohmer was an Executive Vice President for NBC.
  • Steve spent his childhood days in Savannah, Georgia.

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Steve Sohmer Married

Second Marriage with Diedre Hall

Steve Sommer married Diedre Hall from 1991 to 2006. Together, they share two children David Atticus and Tully Chaplin Sohmer.

Steve Sohmer Children

DAUGHTER : Ilisa Sohmer

Mother: Unknown

Ilisa Sohmer was born in early 1990 as the first child of Steve Sohmer. from a past relationship. Illisa has two half-siblings.

DAUGHTER : Tully Chaplin Sohmer

Mother: Diedre Hall

Tully Chaplin Sohmer was born on 19th January 1995 as the second child of Diedre Hall but third to Steve Sohmer.

SON : David Atticus

Mother: Diedre Hall

David Atticus was born on 23rd August 1992 as the second child of Steve Sohmmer and first to Diedre Hall.

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