Newt Gingrich

US Representative, educator, writer, politician, adopted

Real/Birth Name:

Newton Leroy McPherson

Also Known As:

Newton Leroy Gingrich

Nickname(s):

Newt

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 17, 1943

Age today:

76, 34 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

Adopted by his step-father. Earned a PhD in European History. Republican. Representative for Georgia 6th District 1979-1999 during which he was Minority Whip then Speaker of the House 1995 to 1999. Author of non-fiction and history-based fiction. Candidate for president in 2012, abandoning his bid in May 2012.