Erin Brockovich: Biography in Details
Who is Erin Brockovich?
Erin Brockovich is an American legal clerk, environmental activist, and consumer advocate. She was instrumental in building a case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company which she settled for $333 million.
Brockovich became a media personality as well she hosted the TV series Challenge America with Erin Brockovich on ABC.
Erin Brockovich- Early Life
Erin Brockovich was born as Erin Brockovich Pattee on 22nd June 1960 in Lawrence, Kansas, US. She is the daughter of Frank Patte and Betty Jo. Frank was an American football halfback.
Similarly, her mother is a journalist. She has three siblings Frank Jr., Thomas, and Jodie.
In which school did Erin Brockovich attend?
Erin Brockovich was educated at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kansas. After that, she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.
Similarly, she graduated with an Associate in Applied Arts Degree from Wade College in Dallas, Texas.
Erin Brockovich- Professional career
Early life
In 1981, Erin started working as a management trainee for Kmart after college. But Erin Brockovich quit the job a few months later. She entered the beauty pageant. In 1981, she won Miss Pacific Coast.
Movies
There is a feature film of her work against Pacific Gas and Electic named Erin Brockovich. The movie starred Julia Roberts in the title role. Her more extensive role in the 2012 documentary Last Call at the Oasis.
Book
In the year 2001, Erin Brockovich published her book Take It From Me: Life’s a Struggle But You Win.
Awards
- 2005: Honorary Doctor of Laws and commencement speaker at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon
- 5th May 2007: Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and commencement speaker at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
- Honorary Master of Arts, Business Communication from Jones International University, Centennial, Colorado
What is Erin Brockovich’s net worth?
As per 2022’s data, Erin Brockovich has an estimated net worth of $10 million. When she settled the Pacific Gas and Electric Company case she was given a bonus worth $2.5 million.
The annual salary of a lawyer is $144,230. In the year 2015, she sold her house in Agoura Hills for $2.35 million.
Pacific Gas and Electric litigation
Erin Brockovich settled the case of Pacific Gas and Electric in 1996 for $333 million. It is the large settlement ever paid in a direct-action lawsuit in US history. She was given a $2.5 million bonus.
Erin Brockovich- Rumors and Controversy
Erin Brockovich was able to be glamorously portrayed by Julia Roberts in Academy Award-winning film. She was found drunkenly driving a boat around a Nevada lake. She was an act that earned her a DUI citation and a very unflattering mug shot.
Erin was booked at the Clark County Detention Center and was released after posting a $1000 bond.
Body Measurement
Erin Brockovich has blonde hair and blue eyes. She is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 65 kg.
Social Media
Erin Brockovich has around 858.1k followers on Facebook. She joined Facebook on 12th September 2008.
Similarly, she has around 155.4k followers on Twitter and joined Twitter in October 2009.
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Erin Brockovich's Birthday Dates
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| 2024 | June | Saturday |
| 2025 | June | Sunday |
| 2026 | June | Monday |
| 2027 | June | Tuesday |
| 2028 | June | Thursday |
