Doug Emhoff American attorney Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Doug-Emhoff Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Doug-Emhoff Also known as: Douglas Craig Emhoff Written by Frannie Comstock Frannie Comstock is a writer based in Chicago. Frannie Comstock Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 29, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts In full: Douglas Craig Emhoff (Show more) Born: October 13, 1964, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. (age 59) (Show more) Notable Family Members: spouse Kamala Harris (Show more) Doug Emhoff (born October 13, 1964, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American attorney who is the second gentleman of the United States (2021– ) and husband of Kamala Harris, the 49th vice president. As the first male spouse of a vice president, Emhoff holds the distinction of being the first second gentleman. He is also the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. president or vice president. Emhoff previously worked as an entertainment lawyer. Emhoff is one of three children born to Mike and Barbara Emhoff. In 1969 the family moved from New York City to New Jersey. They spent ...(100 of 808 words)

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