Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Leon Harris
08/04/2025
Leon Harris announced that he was stepping away from his role at NBC4 Washington after more than eight years at the station. The announcement followed a medical leave of absence that began in late 2024, after he appeared unwell during a Thanksgiving broadcast. He cited more than 40 years of nonstop work and changes in the news industry as reasons for the decision.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | John R. Buchtel High School, Akron (1979) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Dawn Harris (nurse) |
Family
| Father | Leon Sr. |
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| Mother | Lorrene Harris |
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Career
| Summary | Leon Harris began his career as an unpaid intern at CNN while studying at Ohio University. After graduating, he moved into video journalism and eventually became an assistant director in the satellite department. He handled crucial satellite services during major news events. In 1991, he auditioned and landed an anchor role at CNN, where he garnered multiple awards for significant coverage, including the presidential elections and 9/11. After two decades with CNN, he moved to WJLA-TV and later joined NBC's WRC-TV as a co-anchor. He anchored weekday newscasts at NBC4 in Washington, D.C., until a medical leave in late 2024 preceded his announced departure from the station in April 2025. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Akron, Ohio. | |
| 2. Joined CNN Center as an unpaid intern in the early 1980s. | |
| 3. Handled satellite coverage for significant historical events like the Persian Gulf War. | |
| 4. Worked at CNN for about 21 years before leaving in mid-2003. | |
| 5. Experienced a life-threatening health condition in 2013, due to necrotizing pancreatitis, but recovered and returned to work. | |
| 6. Faced contract non-renewal by WJLA-TV in September 2016, ending his tenure there. | |
| 7. Currently anchors News4 at 4 and News4 at 5 on NBC4 (WRC-TV) in Washington, D.C. | |
| 8. Twice awarded the National Cable Ace Award for Best Anchor. | |
| 9. Won more than a dozen Local Emmys, including two as Best Local News Anchor. | |
| 10. Anchored News4 at 4 and News4 at 5 on NBC4 (WRC-TV) in Washington, D.C., until leaving the station in April 2025. |
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