Paul Ekman
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Summary
Paul Ekman was born on February 15, 1934[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He died on November 17, 2025[3], in San Francisco[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], anthropologist[6], sociologist[7], non-fiction writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,451 views/month, #7,022 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: teacher[12], opinion journalist[13]
- Field of work: metre[14], psychology[15], nonverbal communication[16], emotion[17], facial expression[18]
- Position held: professor[19]
- Employer: University of California, San Francisco[20]
- Educated at: New York University[21], Adelphi University[22]
- Doctoral advisor: John Amsden Starkweather[23]
- Award received: William James Fellow Award[24], Eureka Prize for Science Communication[25], APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[26]
- Influenced by: Charles Darwin[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Paul Ekman[29]
- Family name: Ekman[30]
- Given name: Paul[31]
- Official website: http://www.paulekman.com/[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Paul Ekman[34]
- Start of work period: 1972[35]
Why It Matters
Paul Ekman has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Paul Ekman born?
Paul Ekman's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
Where did Paul Ekman die?
Paul Ekman died in San Francisco[4].
What did Paul Ekman do for work?
Paul Ekman worked as a psychologist[5], anthropologist[6], sociologist[7], non-fiction writer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Paul Ekman go to school?
Paul Ekman was educated at New York University[21] and Adelphi University[22].
What awards did Paul Ekman receive?
Honors received include William James Fellow Award[24], Eureka Prize for Science Communication[25], and APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[26].