Quick Info
| Profession | Television personality, radio host, sports analyst, actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
Latest News about Stephen A. Smith
06/03/2025
Stephen A. Smith reportedly agreed to a new five-year contract with ESPN valued at at least $100 million. The deal keeps him as a central figure on First Take while reducing his duties across other ESPN programming, giving him more flexibility to focus on political commentary and other outside work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Stephen Anthony Smith is an iconic American media figure known for his sharp commentary, controversial opinions, and influential role in sports broadcasting. He has transitioned from a sports columnist to one of the most prominent voices in television and radio, particularly through his work with ESPN and SiriusXM. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height: Approximately 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |
| Build: Athletic | |
| Distinctive Feature: Known for his intense delivery and expressive gestures |
Personal Life
| Married to Tammy Smith (1994–present) | |
| Father of two daughters: Sydney Smith and Samantha Smith | |
| Resides in New Jersey with a luxury condominium in Manhattan |
Relationships & More
| Spouse: Tammy Smith (married 1994) | |
| Children: Sydney Smith (daughter), Samantha Smith (daughter) |
Family
| Parents: Anthony Smith (father), unknown mother | |
| Siblings: Not publicly disclosed |
Career
| Newspapers | Winston-Salem Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, New York Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer (sports columnist) |
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| ESPN Debut | 2003 (NBA Shootaround/NBA Countdown analyst) |
| Shows Hosted | Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith (2005-2007, ESPN2), The Stephen A. Smith Show (2005-2008, ESPN Radio; 2014-, SiriusXM/ESPN Radio/YouTube), First Take (featured commentator and executive producer since 2012) |
| Other Roles | SportsCenter, NBA Countdown (since 2021), NBA in Stephen A’s World (host and co-executive producer since 2022), UFC commentator (since 2019), Straight Shooter with Stephen A. (weekly political and cultural talk show on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel) |
| Columnist | ESPN, Philadelphia Inquirer (until 2010) |
| Memoir | Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes (2023) |
| Contract Details | Signed a five-year, $105 million contract with ESPN in 2019; renewed with a new five-year deal valued at least $100 million in March 2025; signed a three-year, $36 million contract with SiriusXM in 2023 |
Favourites
| Favorite Sport: Basketball (NBA) | |
| Favorite Team: Philadelphia 76ers (as a fan) | |
| Favorite Car: Bentley Continental GT, Porsche 911 Turbo |
Style Quotient
| Known for his bold, unfiltered commentary and signature intensity | |
| Often wears tailored suits and luxury accessories | |
| Recognized for his distinctive voice and expressive body language |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/stephenasmith/ | |
| https://twitter.com/stephenasmith | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/stephenasmithtv |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Fired from Philadelphia Inquirer in 2008 (later deemed unjust, returned briefly) | |
| 2. ESPN contract not renewed in 2009, returned in 2011 | |
| 3. Signed $60 million ESPN contract in 2019 | |
| 4. Owns a luxury 8,000 sq ft mansion in New Jersey purchased for $4.5 million | |
| 5. Maintains a Manhattan condominium valued at $2.8 million | |
| 6. Total real estate portfolio exceeds $10 million | |
| 7. Car collection valued at approximately $750,000 |