Andrea Mitchell (American News Anchor) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	News Anchor
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	30/10/1946
Age	79 years
Birthplace	New Rochelle, New York, U.S.

Latest News about Andrea Mitchell

07/02/2025

Andrea Mitchell stepped down from her full-time anchor chair on Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC after hosting the show from 2008 to 2025. She continues in her roles as NBC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Light Golden Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School	New Rochelle High School, New York
College/University	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (1967)

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	6 April 1997
Spouse	Alan Greenspan (former Federal Reserve Board Chairman), Gil Jackson (div. 1970s)

Family

Father	Sydney Mitchell (a businessman)
Mother	Cecile Mitchell (administrator)
Siblings	Arthur Mitchell (politician, former real estate agent)
Children	She has no children.

Career

Award(s)	Lifetime achievement award at the 40th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards The Los Angeles Press Club’s Joseph M. Quinn Lifetime Achievement Award The International Radio and Television Society Foundation’s Giant of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts Honor The International Women’s Media Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award Freedom of the Press Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Lifetime Achievement Award at the sixth annual Washington Women in Journalism Award Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded her the Leonard Zeidenberg Award for defending First Amendment freedoms (2004) Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism from the John F. Kennedy School of Government (2005) Gracie Award for Outstanding Reporter/Correspondent (2010) Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story (Long Form) at Emmy Awards (2015) Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications for excellence in broadcast journalism (2015) Gracie Icon Award at the Gracie Leadership Awards (2024)
Career Overview	Andrea Mitchell began her journalism career by serving as the news director for WXPN, the student radio station at the University of Pennsylvania. She joined KYW radio and TV in Philadelphia, gaining recognition as a City Hall reporter. In 1976, she transitioned to WTOP in Washington, D.C., and later joined NBC News in 1978, quickly rising to the position of energy correspondent. Mitchell covered significant political events, including the Reagan administration's dealings and the White House during Bill Clinton's presidency. As a foreign affairs correspondent, she reported on critical global events and conducted exclusive interviews with notable world leaders, including Fidel Castro. Throughout her career, she has earned numerous awards and honors for her contributions to journalism. She served as Chief Congressional Correspondent from 1988 to 1992, covering major legislative issues including the budget, savings and loan bailout, and the Clarence Thomas hearings. She was Chief White House Correspondent from 1993 to 1994 and has been Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent since November 1994. She hosted Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC from 2008 to February 7, 2025, and continues as NBC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent.

Award(s)

Lifetime achievement award at the 40th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
The Los Angeles Press Club’s Joseph M. Quinn Lifetime Achievement Award
The International Radio and Television Society Foundation’s Giant of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts Honor
The International Women’s Media Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Freedom of the Press Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Lifetime Achievement Award at the sixth annual Washington Women in Journalism Award
Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded her the Leonard Zeidenberg Award for defending First Amendment freedoms (2004)
Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism from the John F. Kennedy School of Government (2005)
Gracie Award for Outstanding Reporter/Correspondent (2010)
Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story (Long Form) at Emmy Awards (2015)
Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications for excellence in broadcast journalism (2015)
Gracie Icon Award at the Gracie Leadership Awards (2024)

Career Overview

Andrea Mitchell began her journalism career by serving as the news director for WXPN, the student radio station at the University of Pennsylvania.
She joined KYW radio and TV in Philadelphia, gaining recognition as a City Hall reporter.
In 1976, she transitioned to WTOP in Washington, D.C., and later joined NBC News in 1978, quickly rising to the position of energy correspondent.
Mitchell covered significant political events, including the Reagan administration's dealings and the White House during Bill Clinton's presidency.
As a foreign affairs correspondent, she reported on critical global events and conducted exclusive interviews with notable world leaders, including Fidel Castro.
Throughout her career, she has earned numerous awards and honors for her contributions to journalism.
She served as Chief Congressional Correspondent from 1988 to 1992, covering major legislative issues including the budget, savings and loan bailout, and the Clarence Thomas hearings.
She was Chief White House Correspondent from 1993 to 1994 and has been Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent since November 1994.
She hosted Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC from 2008 to February 7, 2025, and continues as NBC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent.

Social Media

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Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/AndreaMitchellMSNBC/
Twitter	https://x.com/mitchellreports

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Andrea grew up in a Jewish family with a rich history of involvement in the community.
2. Her father was not only a businessman but also a community leader, presiding over a synagogue for 40 years.
3. During her time at Penn, she made significant contributions as a reporter for the student radio station.
4. She gained prominence as a journalist during pivotal political events, influencing public discourse.
5. Andrea has been actively involved in covering issues related to U.S.-Cuba relations for decades.
6. She earned the unofficial title of dean of the Clinton press corps due to her more than 20 years of reporting on the Clintons.
7. She was the first reporter to break the story that Democratic presidential nominee Senator John Kerry had chosen Senator John Edwards as his vice presidential running mate in 2004.
8. She has covered eight White House administrations and twelve presidential races throughout her career.
9. She came to national attention with her on-the-ground reporting on the Jonestown Massacre and the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster.
10. She authored a memoir titled Talking Back: To Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels.

Andrea Mitchell News Anchor American New Rochelle, New York, U.S.