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Jeanne Robertson (Jeanne Flinn Swanner) was born on 21 September, 1943 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S., is a comedian. Discover Jeanne Robertson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

Popular As Jeanne Flinn Swanner
Occupation Humorist · speaker · author
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 21 September 1943
Birthday 21 September
Birthplace Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of death August 21, 2021
Died Place Burlington, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Jeanne Robertson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Jeanne Robertson height is 6 ft .

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Height 6 ft
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Who Is Jeanne Robertson's Husband?

Her husband is Walter Bowline (m. 1965) Jerry Robertson (m. 1974-June 7th 2021)

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Husband Walter Bowline (m. 1965) Jerry Robertson (m. 1974-June 7th 2021)
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Children 1

Jeanne Robertson Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jeanne Robertson worth at the age of 77 years old? Jeanne Robertson’s income source is mostly from being a successful comedian. She is from United States. We have estimated Jeanne Robertson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

2021

On August 12, 2021, it was announced that some of Robertson's future engagements had been canceled due to a "serious but non-COVID-related" illness. She died at her home in Burlington, North Carolina on August 21, 2021, at age 77.

2020

Many short segments of her speeches (individual stories, outtakes, etc) are also available on Jeanne's YouTube channel, as well as recordings of her 2020–2021 livestream series "Live from the Back Porch".

2009

Although she began her public speaking career with her pageant title, Robertson achieved much more national attention as a humorist and speaker. Her anecdotes have been broadcast regularly on satellite radio comedy channels, including XM Radio's Laugh USA, Sirius Radio's Blue Collar Comedy and its Family Comedy Channel, and Laugh Break. Her popularity soared, however, in 2009 after a handful of humorous clips from her talks became popular videos. Robertson distinguished between a humorist, which she considered herself, and a comedian, stating, "The humorist weaves the longer stories with a point. We don't go 'after' anybody. I'm telling my life."

2008

On April 29, 2008, she spoke at the White House for National Volunteer Week to honor the 1,300 volunteers who donate time to work at the White House.

1995

Robertson was a member of the Methodist church. She said her favorite television series was The Andy Griffith Show. Her 1995 book, Mayberry Humor Across the USA, furthers her connection to Griffith's show.

1989

Robertson's son, Walter Bailey "Beaver" Bowline, is a 1989 graduate of Elon University, where Jeanne was a trustee. Two of Jeanne's grandchildren also attended Elon. Jeanne and Jerry Robertson were both members of Elon University's Phoenix Club, which supports the athletic program, and the university's track and field complex is named after the couple.

1980

In 1980 she was designated a Certified Speaking Professional by the National Speakers Association, and served as the association's president in 1985. She was also a Golden Gavel award-winning Toastmaster.

1967

Following her Miss North Carolina reign, Robertson used her scholarship to fund her college education at Auburn University, where she majored in physical education, joined Alpha Gamma Delta, and played college basketball. Robertson graduated in 1967, and in 1990 she was inducted as an alumni member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Circle at Auburn University.

1965

Jeanne married Walter Bowline III in 1965; they had one son and divorced in the early 1970s. In 1974, she married Jerry Robertson, a graduate of Duke University where, at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall and on an athletic scholarship, he played on its basketball team, serving as its captain in 1959. Jerry received his master's degree and doctorate at the University of North Carolina; he was an educator and principal, eventually serving as superintendent of Burlington City Schools, and later working in business. In her performances, Jeanne would frequently refer to him as "Left Brain", or sometimes "LB". They were married until his death in June 2021.

1963

In 1963, at age 19, she was named Miss North Carolina and went on to be named Miss Congeniality in that year's Miss America competition. As of 2021, Jeanne Swanner, at 6 foot 2, is still the tallest contestant ever in the Miss America pageant. Robertson credited her reign as the catalyst for her career.

1943

Jeanne Flinn Swanner Robertson (/dʒiːnjiː/; September 21, 1943 – August 21, 2021) was an American athlete, teacher, humorist, motivational speaker, YouTube personality, and Miss North Carolina 1963.