Judy Sheindlin is an American lawyer, former judge, television personality and author, famous for her own successful Daytime Emmy Award–winning reality courtroom series, Judge Judy, which earned her $47 million in 2013. She used to work for a cosmetics firm as a corporate lawyer before appearing on television. She became recognized for her tough love style of judging, and spent twenty-four years as a Manhattan County court judge. Judy was born to Ethel and Murray Blum, on October 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Judith Susan Blum. She has four siblings. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in 1965.
Judy Sheindlin
Judy Sheindlin Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 21 October 1942
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Judith Susan Blum
Nickname: Judy
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Occupation: Lawyer, Judge, Television personality, Author, Arbitrator
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Jewish
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Judy Sheindlin Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: Unknown
Weight in Kilogram: Unknown
Height in Feet: 5′ 1″
Height in Meters: 1.55 m
Body Build/Type: Average
Body Measurements: Unknown
Breast Size: Unknown
Waist Size: Unknown
Hips Size: Unknown
Bra Size/Cup Size: Unknown
Feet/Shoe Size: 7 (US)
Dress Size: 6 (US)
Judy Sheindlin Family Details:
Father: Murray Blum
Mother: Ethel Blum
Spouse/Husband: Jerry Sheindlin (m. 1991), Jerry Sheindlin (m. 1977–1990), Ronald Levy (m. 1964–1976)
Children: Jamie Hartwright, Gregory Sheindlin, Jonathan Sheindlin, Nicole Sheindlin, Adam Levy
Siblings: Four siblings including, David Blum (Brother)
Judy Sheindlin Education:
James Madison High School, Brooklyn, New York (Graduated in 1961)
American University, Washington, D.C. (Bachelor’s degree in 1963)
New York Law School (Juris Doctor degree in 1965)
Books:
“Don’t Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It’s Raining” (September 1996)
“Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever” (January 1999)
“Win or Lose By How You Choose”, a children’s book (February 2000)
“Keep It Simple, Stupid: You’re Smarter Than You Think” (July 2000)
Judy Sheindlin Facts:
*She is the daughter of Ethel and Murray Blum.
*She described her mother as “a meat and potatoes kind of gal” and her father as “the greatest thing since sliced bread”.
*Her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, is also a retired judge and author.
*She was placed number 13 by Forbes.com’s list of the Richest 20 Women in Entertainment.
*She is the best-selling author of four books.
*Follow her on Twitter and Facebook.