Background
Birnbaum, Stephen Norman was born on March 28, 1937 in New York City. Son of Louis M. and Ruth L. (Kreisel) Birnbaum.
Birnbaum, Stephen Norman was born on March 28, 1937 in New York City. Son of Louis M. and Ruth L. (Kreisel) Birnbaum.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1957.
Founder, Chamberlain Properties, New York City, 1960-1967; creative director, DePerri Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1967-1972; managing editor, Fodor's Travel Guides, New York City managing editor, Fodor's Travel Guides, London, 1972-1975; editor, Diversion Magazine, Titusville, New Jersey, 1975-1976; editorial director, Diversion Magazine, New York City, from 1976; travel editor, Golf Magazine, 1973-1987; travel editor, Esquire, 1976-1979; travel editor, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, 1977; travel commentator, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio Network, from 1977; travel editor, Today Show NBC, 1977-1979; travel editor, Good Morning America, ABC, 1982-1986; travel editor, Columbia Broadcasting System Morning News, 1986-1987; editor, Harper Collins, from 1977; editor/commentator, Birmbaum Audio Travel Guides public by Warner Audio, 1985-1988; travel editor, Playboy magazine, 1979-1982, 84-85; travel editor, Good Housekeeping magazine, from 1982; travel editor, Prodigy, 1987-1989. Travel commentator Indiana Network News, 1981.
Served with United States Coast Guard, 1958-1966. Member Society of America Travel Writers, New York Travel Writers, Golf Writers American.
Married Alexandra Mayes, December 28, 1972.