Thomas Markle is the father of Meghan Markle. He is a retired American television lighting director and director of photography.
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Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Thomas Markle was born in Newport, Pennsylvania, on July 18, 1944, to the late Doris May Rita and the late Arnold Markle. Thomas has two brothers, Frederick and Michael Markle. The Markle family is said to be distant descendants of Mary Hussey Smith, a descendant of Christopher Hussey and the landowner of The New Hampshire Landowner.
Thomas Markle’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement
Thomas Markle, born on July 18, 1944, is 78 years old today, July 27, 2022. His height is 1.7m, and he weighs 88 kg.
Thomas Markle’s Profession & Career
He began his career as a lighting director at WTTW-TV in the 1970s. His efforts were recognized in 1975 when he received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Individual Excellence for his lighting designs in the TV show Made in Chicago.
He later worked on the soap opera series General Hospital, which helped him earn another Emmy Award. Thomas also designed the lighting for the 58th Academy Awards.
Thomas Markle’s Income And Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of more than $2 million as of July. He has amassed this wealth through his many paid interviews, as well as the money he receives from his $1500 monthly retirement account and another $2700 in social security.
Thomas Markle’s Girlfriend, Marriage & Relationship
Thomas met his first wife, Roslyn Loveless, in 1963 at a University of Chicago campus party where she was a student and secretary. The couple married in 1964 and had their first child, Samantha Markle, the following year, followed by a son in 1966. In 1975, their marriage ended in divorce.
Thomas Markle’s Social Media(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Although in recent years, the royal family has officially adopted the use of social media — Kensington Palace, Clarence House, and The Royal Family all have Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts that they use to share updates on family members.
Quick facts
Full Name | Thomas Wayne Markle |
Gender | Male |
Age | 78 years old |
Birth Date | 18 July 1944 |
Birth Place | Newport, Pennsylvania, US |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.7m |
Weight | 88kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Wife | Doria Ragland (m. 1979–1987), Roslyn Markle (m. 1964–1975) |
Children | Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Samantha Markle, Thomas Markle Jr. |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Retired Television lighting director and director of photography |
Salary | $50400 per year |
Net Worth | $2 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |