Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, Television Personality, News Anchor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, United States |
Latest News about Anderson Cooper
01/01/2026
Anderson Cooper announced that he would leave his reporting role at CBS News' '60 Minutes' after two decades. The move marked the end of a long-running partnership in which he contributed investigative and feature reporting while continuing his anchor duties at CNN.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anderson Hays Vanderbilt Cooper |
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| Known For | Hosting 'Anderson Cooper 360°' on CNN, reporting on major global events including the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Hurricane Katrina, and the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Awards | Emmy Award for 'Haiti in Ruins' |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree in political science from Yale University |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Not publicly disclosed |
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| Children | Has two sons, Wyatt Morgan Cooper and Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper |
Relationships & More
| Co-parents his children with Benjamin Maisani |
Family
| Mother | Gloria Vanderbilt |
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| Father | Wyatt Emory Cooper |
| Grandfather | Cornelius Vanderbilt (descendant) |
Career
| Early Career | Started at ABC News in the mid-1990s as a field reporter |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is a descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt | |
| 2. He has worked as a producer and writer for shows like 'Anderson Cooper 360°', 'Chappie', and 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' | |
| 3. He hosts a syndicated talk show called 'Anderson Live' | |
| 4. He is the son of the late artist and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt | |
| 5. He has won multiple Emmy Awards for his journalism |