Brian Cox Biography: Wife, Physics, Wikipedia, Religion, Age, Net Worth, Height, Family

Brian Cox is a prominent British physicist known for his engaging approach to science communication and his work in particle physics. Born on March 3, 1968, in Oldham, England, Cox transitioned from a successful music career as a keyboardist in the band D:Ream to academia, where he has made significant contributions to the field of physics.

He gained widespread recognition through his role as a presenter on various BBC science programs, including Wonders of the Universe and The Infinite Monkey Cage. His ability to explain complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner has made him a respected figure in both the scientific community and popular media.

Profile

• Full name: Brian Edward Cox
• Date of birth: March 3, 1968
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Oldham, Lancashire, England
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Particle physicist, professor, science communicator
• Height: 1.76 m
• Parents: Charles McArdle Campbell Cox and Mary Ann Guillerline
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: Gia Milinovich (married in 2003)
• Children: Alan Cox, Orson Cox, Torin Kamran Charles Cox, Margaret Cox
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Brian Cox is now 56 years old and was born on March 3, 1968. He grew up in Chadderton, a town near Oldham, where he enjoyed a variety of interests, including dance, gymnastics, and bus and plane spotting. His parents, Charles and Mary Cox, worked for Yorkshire Bank, with his mother as a cashier and his father as a manager.

A pivotal moment in Cox’s early life was reading Carl Sagan’s Cosmos at the age of 12, which inspired him to pursue a career in physics. He attended Hulme Grammar School from 1979 to 1986. Despite initially struggling with mathematics, receiving a grade D in his A-levels, he worked diligently to improve. He went on to study at the University of Manchester, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with first-class honors in physics in 1991. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the same university, completing his thesis, Double Diffraction Dissociation at Large Momentum Transfer, in 1998.

Personal Life

Brian Cox married Gia Milinovich, an American science communicator, in 2003. The couple has two children, Torin Kamran Charles Cox and Margaret Cox. They maintain a relatively private family life, with Cox often balancing his professional and personal commitments.

Career

Cox’s career began in music as a keyboard player for the bands Dare and D:Ream during the late 1980s and early 1990s. D:Ream achieved notable success with their hit Things Can Only Get Better, which became associated with the New Labour party’s campaign in the late 1990s.

Transitioning from music to academia, Cox joined the University of Manchester as a professor of particle physics. He contributed significantly to projects such as the ATLAS experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider.

In addition to his academic work, Cox has become a household name through his science communication. He has presented numerous BBC programs that explore various scientific topics, authored popular science books, and co-hosted The Infinite Monkey Cage, a popular science-comedy radio show.

Awards

Brian Cox has received numerous accolades for his contributions to science communication and education:

• OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to science (2010)
• CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for promoting science (2020)
• Lord Kelvin Award from the British Association for public engagement with science (2006)
• Best Presenter award from the Royal Television Society (2011)

Net Worth

Brian Cox’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His wealth comes from his academic salary, royalties from his books, and income from television appearances and documentaries that promote scientific understanding.

Controversy

Brian Cox has faced occasional controversies, primarily related to his outspoken views on scientific topics and public engagement. He has criticized media coverage of issues like climate change, advocating for evidence-based reasoning and investment in scientific education.

His candid discussions about scientific topics have sometimes led to backlash, particularly from skeptics of mainstream scientific consensus. Despite this, Cox is widely respected for his ability to bridge the gap between academia and the public.

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Filmography

• Wonders of the Universe
• Wonders of the Solar System
• Human Universe
• Forces of Nature
• The Infinite Monkey Cage

Books

• Why Does E=mc²?
• The Quantum Universe: Everything That Can Happen Does Happen
• Wonders of the Universe
• Human Universe
• Forces of Nature
• The Planets
• Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe