Famous Reporters

Maria Menounos is an American entertainment reporter, television personality, professional wrestler, actress, and businesswoman of Greek descent. She was born June 8, 1978, in Medford, Massachusetts. She won the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA title in 1996 during beauty pageants. Journalism fueled her studies at Boston's Emerson College; she graduated in 2000. Channel One News hired her as a correspondent after graduation, launching her career in entertainment journalism.

Bill O'Reilly is a famous American author, journalist, and former television host. He was born September 10, 1949, in New York City. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Marist College. He got a Master's in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University. O'Reilly later earned a second Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. His journalism career started at local news stations in Dallas, Denver, Portland, and Boston. The national stage followed his work at the nation

Keith Olbermann is a well-known figure in journalism and broadcasting, famous for his sharp style and witty remarks. He was born January 27, 1959, in New York City. Olbermann developed his broadcasting interest early. He worked as a sports journalist for CNN and local radio stations before co-hosting Sports Center on ESPN. Olbermann switched to political commentary in 2003 when he joined MSNBC. There, he hosted 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann,' a program that changed his career path.

Erin Andrews is a leading figure in sports broadcasting. She was born May 4, 1978, in Lewiston, Maine. She grew up with her younger sister Kendra, who is now a successful professional dancer and actress. Andrews earned a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication from the University of Florida. Her studies led her to join ESPN in 2004, starting her sports journalism work. She gained fame through her work with E

Katherine Anne Couric became Katie Couric, born in Arlington, Virginia, in 1957. She built a career in broadcast journalism. As the youngest of four children, she took her father's passion for news and reporting. Couric earned a degree in American Studies from the University of Virginia in 1979. This education showed her early interest in American society. Her career began at ABC News Bureau, and she later became an assignment editor for CNN.

Hunter S. Thompson became a journalist known for "Gonzo Journalism." He was born July 18, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky. Thompson sought rebelliousness and truth throughout his life. He served in the United States Air Force early on, which shaped his writing career. Thompson gained fame with the 1967 publication of Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga.

Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain, was born in 1835 in Missouri, USA. He is one of America's most celebrated literary figures. His childhood happened in Hannibal, a river town that later became the setting for his famous novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. These novels show pre-Civil War American society. Twain worked as a printer, riverboat pilot, journalist, and lecturer.

Chris Matthews was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He works as an American political commentator, talk show host, and author. Matthews hosted the nightly talk show Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC. His career began after he graduated from the College of the Holy Cross. He finished graduate studies in Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Matthews entered politics before focusing on journalism.

Matt Lauer co-hosted NBC's "The Today Show" from 1952 onward. Lauer became a favorite morning show personality in the late 1990s. In November 2017, Lauer lost his job after an allegation of sexual misconduct. Lauer created a direct interviewing technique using his personable style. This style allowed him to interview figures like Tom Cruise and Mark Zuckerberg, George W. Bush, and Hillary Clinton.

Anderson Cooper is an esteemed journalist. He was born June 3, 1967, in New York City. Anderson Cooper is the son of Gloria Vanderbilt and writer Wyatt Emory Cooper. Losing his father young and later his brother Carter shaped his resilience. Cooper graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. This education sparked his interest in journalism.

Lila Diane Sawyer, born December 22, 1945, is an American television journalist. Sawyer anchored ABC World News nightly. She co-anchored Good Morning America and Primetime newsmagazine. Early in her career, she worked on the White House staff for President Richard Nixon.

Jennifer Lynne Brown was born March 23, 1981, and is an American sports broadcaster and television host. Brown was a former Division I collegiate athlete for the University of Florida. Brown worked eight years as a reporter and host for ESPN and American Ninja Warrior. She worked two years for the NFL Network as a studio host and reporter. She reported on College GameDay, the College World Series, Little League World Series, Summer and Winter X Games, and the ESPYs. Brown was a Los Angeles-based Bureau reporter for ESPN.

Al Roker, Albert Lincoln Roker Jr., was born August 20, 1954, in Queens, New York. Roker is an American weather forecaster, television presenter, author, and actor. He studied communications at the State University of New York at Oswego. Roker spent his career in television. He began anchoring The Today Show on NBC in 1996.

The Miss Missouri USA competition picks the state's representative for the Miss USA pageant. Vanbros and Associates, based in Lenexa, Kansas, runs this pageant. In 1993, Missouri joined the Vanbros group for Miss USA and Teen USA. Shandi Finnessey was the only Miss USA representative from Missouri. She finished as 1st runner-up to Jennifer Hawkins of Australia in the Miss Universe 2004 pageant. Three Miss Missouri USAs have competed at Miss America, including Finnessey. Six former Miss Teen USA delegates also won the title, matching Indiana's representation.

Billy Bush defines American television and radio. He was born October 13, 1971, in Manhattan, New York, USA, as William Hall Bush. Bush belongs to the prominent Bush family, which includes two U.S. presidents. Bush earned his Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Government from Colby College. Bush began broadcasting at WLKZ-FM in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, before moving to television. He became a known figure hosting the popular AM radio show.

Sara Carbonero Arévalo was born February 3, 1984. She is a Spanish sports journalist. Since early 2000, she presented for Telecinco on TV. She moved to Porto, Portugal, after her husband Iker Casillas joined FC Porto in July 2015.

Ernest Hemingway was born July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois. He is a literary giant known for his style and influence on 20th-century literature. As an author and journalist, Hemingway used simple, restrained writing that shaped modern fiction. His works featured masculine themes of love, war, wilderness, and loss, all carrying a philosophical layer. Raised in a Chicago suburb, Hemingway developed an interest in outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping.

Jennifer Lynette Sterger was born November 29, 1983. She is a model, television personality, and former Sports Illustrated online columnist. Sterger hosted the "Gameday Host" for the New York Jets. She also co-hosted the sports news show The Daily Line, Versus.

Geraldo Rivera is a major figure in American journalism. He was born July 4, 1943, in New York City. Rivera moved from a humble background to become one of the most recognized faces in broadcast journalism. His parents, Cruz and Lillian Rivera, gave him a strong drive for social justice issues. Rivera started his career at WABC-TV as a news reporter. His fearless reporting style quickly grabbed attention.

Thomas Loren Friedman was born July 20, 1953. He is an American political commentator and author. Friedman won the Pulitzer Prize three times and writes weekly for The New York Times. He wrote widely about foreign affairs, global trade, the Middle East, globalization, and environmental issues. Critics point to his support for the Iraq War and unregulated trade, plus his early backing of Saudi Royal Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Brian Williams is a key figure in American journalism. He was born May 5, 1959, and grew up in New Jersey. Williams worked in media for over forty years. Williams interned at the White House during President Jimmy Carter's time. He began broadcasting at KOAM-TV in Kansas. In 1993, Williams joined NBC News. He served as Chief White House Correspondent and anchor of the Weekend Nightly News.

Dan Rather built a long career in American television news. Born in Texas, Rather earned his journalism degree from Sam Houston State. In the 1950s, Rather worked for print groups like the Associated Press. He broadcast college football and minor league baseball on local radio. Rather moved to television in 1959, working for KTRK in Houston. Rather appeared nationally when he covered Hurricane Carla's destruction for CBS.

George Stephanopoulos became a trusted advisor to President Bill Clinton. His youth made him popular with politicians and media fans. Working in the administration caused him to resign after Clinton's first term. A year later, he became a political analyst for ABC News. He eventually co-anchored 'Good Morning America' (ABC, 1975-). After leaving the White House, he worked for ABC as a political correspondent for 'World News'.

Lara Logan appeared on '60 Minutes' and 'Person To Person'.

Lisa Ling hosted "The View" (ABC, 1997–2002). She became an investigative reporter at age 15. Ling hosted "National Geographic Explorer" (National Geographic Television, 1985–) and was a special correspondent for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (syndicated, 1986–2011). Ling traveled the world, facing danger to cover humanitarian issues, such as child trafficking in Ghana and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans residents.

Robin René Roberts was born November 23, 1960. She broadcasts for ABC's Good Morning America. After growing up in Mississippi and attending Southeastern Louisiana University, Roberts anchored local TV and radio. She served as an ESPN sportscaster for 15 years, 1990–2005. Roberts co-anchored Good Morning America starting in 2005. The program covered her myelodysplastic syndrome treatment and won a 2012 Peabody Award for the coverage.

Soledad O'Brien was an American journalist and producer. She became a trusted face in news during the late 1990s and early 21st century. O'Brien was born September 19, 1966, in St. James, NY. O'Brien is the fifth of six children from Edward O'Brien, an Australian-born mechanical engineering professor at SUNY Stony Brook, and Estela O'Brien, a French and English teacher of Afro-Cuban descent. O'Brien graduated from Smithtown High School East in Long Island in 1984. She attended Harvard-Radcliffe College, studying journalism.

Inés Sainz acted in "Ultimate Beastmaster."

Michelle Beisner-Buck was born October 15, 1976. She reports for ESPN, covering the Monday Night Countdown and Monday Night Football. Beisner held an eight-year role at NFL Network, hosting NFL Weekly Countdown. She also served as a field reporter for NFL Total Access and NFL GameDay Morning. Beisner hosted NFL Network Now, a news program on NFL Network. She worked on "NFL Quarterback Challenge" and the "Total Access On Location" pre-game show at the Super Bowl. Beisner hosted NFL.com Fantasy LIVE with Michael.

Maureen Brigid Dowd, born January 14, 1952, writes columns for The New York Times and authors books. During the 1970s and early 1980s, Dowd wrote feature articles for Time magazine and the Washington Star. Dowd joined The New York Times as a Metropolitan Reporter in 1983. She became an op-ed writer for the newspaper in 1995. In 1999, Dowd won a Pulitzer Prize for her columns covering the Monica Lewinsky scandal in the Clinton administration.

Greta Conway Van Susteren was born June 11, 1954. She works as an American commentator, lawyer, and former television news anchor for CNN, Fox News, and NBC News. Greta hosted Fox News's On the Record w/ Greta Van Susteren for fourteen years, from 2002 to 2016. She moved to MSNBC in 2016. She hosted For the Record with Greta for about six months in 2017. As a former criminal defense and civil trial lawyer, she served as a legal analyst on CNN, co-hosting Burden of Proof with Roger Cossack from 1994 to 2002. She played defense attorney to Cossack's prosecutor.

Matthew Nathan "Matt" Drudge was born October 27, 1966. He is an American political commentator. Drudge created and edited the Drudge Report, an American news aggregator. Drudge also wrote books and hosted radio and television shows.

Ann Curry was born November 19, 1956. She is an American journalist and photojournalist who reported for more than thirty years. Curry covered human suffering in war zones and natural disasters. She reported from conflicts in Syria, Darfur, Congo, the Central African Republic, Kosovo, Lebanon, Israel, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Curry covered several disasters, including tsunamis in Southeast Asia and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Her appeal via Twitter topped the 'most powerful' list, and she helped speed the arrival of humanitarian planes. In June 2012, she became the n

Jeff Probst became a television face because of "Survivor" (CBS, 2000-). He introduced the line, "The tribe has spoken." The veteran TV personality wrote and directed the indie feature "Finder's Fee" (2001), starring Ryan Reynolds and James Earl Jones. Probst worked with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation to raise funds and awareness.

Rick Sanchez or Rick Sánchez refers to several people: a Cuban-American journalist, a radio host, an author, and the fictional character Rick Sanchez from the animated series Rick and Morty. Ricky Sánchez is also a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.

Stephen Anthony Smith was born October 14, 1967. He works as an American sports television personality, radio host, journalist, and actor. Smith discusses ESPN's First Take with Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim. He also acts as an NBA analyst for SportsCenter and NBA Countdown. Smith hosted The Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco Show on ESPN Radio New York 98.7 FM. Now, he hosts The Stephen A. Smith Show on Mad Dog Sports Radio (SIRIUS XM Radio).

Christiane Amanpour is a CNN correspondent. She is controversial and outspoken. Amanpour opened the door for women to be seen as serious reporters of world events. She won many Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. She reported from war-torn Bosnia. She interviewed Yassar Arafat during the siege of his compound. Years as a globetrotting commentator built her reputation for asking hard questions.

Maria Shriver was born November 6, 1955. She is a journalist, author, former First Lady of California, and part of the influential Kennedy family. Shriver was born in Chicago, Illinois. Shriver entered politics and public service early. As a child, she watched her father Sargent Shriver serve as the United States Ambassador to France and Vice Presidential candidate. Her uncle John F. Kennedy served as President of the United States. Shriver started her journalism career after graduating from Georgetown University.

Rita Cosby, born November 18, 1964, is a television news anchor, correspondent, radio host, and author. Cosby serves as a Special Correspondent for the CBS syndicated program Inside Edition. She focuses on interviewing newsmakers and political figures. Cosby earned three Emmy Awards, the Jack Anderson Award for investigative excellence, the Matrix Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the Lech Walesa Freedom Award. New York State declared October 11, 2010, "Rita Cosby Day" for her journalism.

Pamela Donielle Oliver, born March 10, 1961, is an American sportscaster. Oliver covers the sidelines for National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL) games.

Erin Isabelle Burnett, born July 2, 1976, is an American news anchor. She anchors her show on CNN, Erin Burnett OutFront. Before that, she co-anchored Squawk on the Street and hosted Street Signs for CNBC. Burnett appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, Today, MSNBC's Morning Joe, and NBC Nightly News. She also made small appearances on The Celebrity Apprentice and advised Donald Trump. Burnett is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She hosted Erin Burnett OutFront live from Mali, Afghanistan, Rwanda, and the United States.

Michele Tafoya Vandersall, born December 17, 1964, is an American sportscaster. Since 2011, Tafoya has reported for NBC Sports. She serves as the sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football.

Dominick John Dunne lived from October 29, 1925, to August 26, 2009. He worked as an American writer, investigative journalist, and producer. Dunne made film and television content. This included the gay film The Boys in the Band (1970) and the drug film Panic in Needle Park (1971). Dunne started writing in the early 1970s. After his daughter Dominique died in 1982, he focused on how wealth and high society affect the judicial system. Dunne wrote for Vanity Fair and appeared on television often.

Heidi Watney was born May 19, 1981. She is an American sportscaster. Heidi Watney hosts and reports for MLB Network. She graduated from the University of San Diego. Her career includes work at New England Sports Network in Boston, Time Warner Cable SportsNet in Los Angeles, and two stations in Fresno.

Louis Carl Dobbs lived from September 24, 1945, to July 18, 2024. He was an American political commentator, author, and television host. Louis Dobbs presented Lou Dobbs Tonight from 2003 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2021. Until he died in 2024, he hosted The Great America Show on iHeartRadio and loudobbs.com. Dobbs pushed the Barack Obama birtherism conspiracy theory, which claims Obama was not a natural-born U.S. citizen. Candidate Donald Trump also pushed this theory before the 2016 election. Dobbs holds anti-immigration views and deep state conspiracy theories.

Martin Henry Bashir was born January 19, 1963. He is a Pakistani-British journalist. Bashir gained attention on British television via his BBC interview with Diana, Princess of Wales. He also hosted a controversial fly-on-the-wall documentary with Michael Jackson on ITV. On December 4, 2013, Bashir left MSNBC after making comments about the former Governor of Alaska and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Bashir was born and raised in Wandsworth, London, to parents of Pakistani Christian origin. He began working as a journalist in 1986.

Heather Cox, born Heather Schoeny on June 3, 1970, is an American sportscaster for NBC. As Heather Schoeny, she played college volleyball at the University of the Pacific.

Jamie Little was born April 9, 1978. She works as an American pit reporter for NASCAR coverage on Fox. Little previously reported for ESPN/ABC on the Indy Racing League. She returned to pit reporting for the 2007 and 2008 Indianapolis 500 events and the 2013 Firestone 550 race. Little joined ESPN in 1998, covering the Winter and Summer X Games. The motocross and extreme sports community knows Little for her pit reports on ESPN's Motoworld program. Little won the 2008 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, beating Craftsman Truck Series champion Mik.

Wolf Isaac Blitzer was born March 22, 1948. He is a German-American journalist, television news anchor, and author. Blitzer has been a CNN reporter since 1990. He hosts The Situation Room and serves as the network's lead political anchor.

Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr. (October 20, 1949 – August 2, 2007) reported on African American community issues. From June 2007 until his murder, he edited The Oakland Post in Oakland, California. Bailey Jr.'s 37-year journalism career included reporting for The Detroit News and The Oakland Tribune. On August 2, 2007, he was shot dead on a Downtown Oakland street while investigating a crime syndicate. His death angered fellow journalists, who formed a group to create the Chauncey