Jim Meigs

Jim Meigs

  • Place of birth: USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: James Meigs, James B. Meigs
  • Social networks: X (Twitter)

Biography

Jim Meigs is a veteran magazine editor and writer. He has been editor-in-chief of four magazines, including, most recently, Popular Mechanics. In his 10 years there he updated that century-old magazine to become a distinctive voice on modern technological issues including energy, infrastructure, green technology, and digital privacy. Meigs has also covered environmental issues and adventure travel at National Geographic Adventure, and entertainment at the movie magazine Premiere, and at Entertainment Weekly. He began his career covering the consumer tech industry. As a freelance writer he has written for Rolling Stone, Details and other publications. He is currently working on a book about man-made disasters. Meigs lives on the Hudson River in Westchester County, NY. When he’s not writing, he can often be found playing blues harmonica with his Americana/roots band, Spuyten Duyvil.

Filmography

Abandoned Engineering
Release date: 2/18/2017

Abandoned Engineering

Role(s): Self

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America: The Story of Us
Release date: 4/25/2010

America: The Story of Us

Role(s): Self

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Mankind: The Story of All of Us
Release date: 11/18/2012

Mankind: The Story of All of Us

Role(s): Self - Editor-in-Chief, Popular Mechanics

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For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now
Release date: 5/12/1982

For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now

Role(s): Unit Manager

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