Who is Professor Brian Cox and what is his net worth?
PROFESSOR Brian Cox has become a familiar face on science programmes, thanks to his incredible career as a physicist.
But before that, he was actually famous for being in a 90s pop ground.
Who is Brian Cox?
Professor Brian Edward Cox CBE FRS was born on March 3, 1968 in Oldham, Lancashire and is a physicist and former musician.
He is a professor of particle physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester and The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science.
Brian has also forged an incredible career as a radio and TV presenter.
The talented star has released several popular science books.
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What is Brian Cox known for?
Before his academic career, Brian was a keyboard player for the hit 90s pop band D:Ream.
The group is best known for their song Thing Can Only Get better, which was used as the New Labour election anthem.
But he deiced to leave the world of music in 1997 to pursue his love of science.
After making a huge career change, Brian has become best known for his TV work on BBC science shows.
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What does Brian Cox do now?
As of 2023 Brian continues to make science programmes for the BBC.
Brian has presented shows like Human Universe, Forces Of Nature, The Entire Universe, and Brian Cox: Seven Days On Mars.
He is also known for his work across the pond.
In the US he has hosted the ABC series, Life Of A Universe.
What is Brian Cox's net worth?
Brian has accumulated quite a fortune, thanks to his TV work and former music career.
As of 2023, he has an estimated fortune of around £6.4M.
This has been made through his countless BBC TV shows, plus his work with D:Ream.
Does Brian Cox have any children?
Brian has a son called George, who was born in 2009.
He welcomed his only child with his wife Gia Milinovich, who is a US science presenter.
The couple, who live with their son in London's Battersea, have been married since 2003.
Gia once commented that her initial attraction to Brian began when she saw he had a CERN email address.
Does Brian Cox have a PhD?
Brian studied physics at the University of Manchester during his music career.
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He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with first-class honours.
After D:Ream disbanded in 1997, Brian completed his PHD in high-energy particle physics at the University of Manchester.