Marc Fogel Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Released, Religion, Update

Biography

Marc Hilliard Fogel is a Pennsylvania-born American schoolteacher who spent decades teaching history at international schools in Colombia, Malaysia, Oman, Venezuela, and Russia.

Since 2012, he has been working at the Anglo-American School of Moscow. In August 2021, Russian authorities arrested him at Sheremetyevo Airport for carrying 17 grams of medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain.

In June 2022, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison. Following sustained advocacy from his family and U.S. officials, Fogel was designated as wrongfully detained in December 2024 and released on February 11, 2025, through a deal brokered by the Donald Trump administration.

Upon his return to the U.S., he expressed gratitude for his freedom, reflecting on his long career educating the children of American diplomats.

American schoolteacher
Marc Fogel
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Marc Hilliard Fogel
Stage Name:	Marc Fogel
Born:	1959 (age 66 years old)
Place of Birth:	Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Height:	178 cm
Parents:	Cubby Fogel, Malphine Fogel
Siblings:	Lisa Hyland Fogel, Anne Fogel
Spouse:	Jane Fogel
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Ethan Fogel, Sam Fogel
Occupation:	Schoolteacher
Net Worth:	$90,000 (USD)

Early Life & Education

Marc Hilliard Fogel was born in 1959 in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. His ethnicity is white and he is a Christian.

He is the son of Cubby Fogel and Malphine Fogel and has two sisters, Lisa Hyland Fogel and Anne Fogel. Fogel grew up in Butler and later attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1984 with a degree in social studies education.

This marked the beginning of his long career teaching history, primarily to the children of American diplomats, at international schools around the world.

Career

Marc Hilliard Fogel launched his teaching career after earning a social studies education degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1984.

Specializing in history, he dedicated decades to teaching at international schools, educating the children of American diplomats and expatriates in Colombia, Malaysia, Oman, Venezuela, and Russia.

In 2012, he joined the Anglo-American School of Moscow, continuing his mission of global education. However, his career took a drastic turn in August 2021 when he was arrested at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow for carrying 17 grams of medically prescribed marijuana for chronic pain.

In June 2022, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison, which paused his teaching career. After years of advocacy, the Trump administration brokered a deal that released Fogel on February 11, 2025.

Personal Life

Marc Hilliard Fogel was born in 1959, making him 66 years old. He is married to Jane Fogel, who is also a teacher.

Together, Marc and Jane have two sons, Ethan Fogel and Sam Fogel, both of whom were born during their time living in Malaysia. Marc Fogel stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Marc Fogel‘s net worth is estimated to be approximately $90,000, according to The Sentinel Newspaper. However, this figure is based on limited information and may not reflect his current financial status.

As a longtime educator in international schools, his earnings likely provided a comfortable but modest lifestyle. His detention in Russia from August 2021 to February 2025 may have further impacted his finances due to legal and advocacy expenses.