Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist and television news anchor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/11/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Syracuse, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about David Muir
Muir paid tribute to actor Tom Skerritt on World News Tonight, reflecting on his life and legacy. The segment marked his passing in a broadcast segment led by the anchor. It was one of several notable tributes Muir has delivered on the program.
David Muir conducted an ABC News exclusive one-on-one interview with French President Emmanuel Macron, broadcast on World News Tonight. The interview covered major international issues of the moment. It was one of several high-profile sit-downs he has held during the year.
Muir presented a special report titled 'This American Wonder', documenting his journey through the Grand Canyon. The segment examined the Colorado River crisis facing the region. It aired as part of the World News Tonight broadcast.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | David Jason Muir is an American journalist and anchor and managing editor of ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir. He also co-anchors the ABC News magazine 20/20. He succeeded Diane Sawyer as the program's anchor in September 2014. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Ithaca College | Graduated with honors |
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| Georgetown University | Studied political journalism |
| University of Salamanca | Furthered studies in Spain |
Personal Life
| Public Profile | Maintains a largely private personal life. |
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| Marital Status | Reported as not married; keeps his dating life private |
| Pet | German Shorthaired Pointer named Axel |
Relationships & More
| Predecessor at World News Tonight | Diane Sawyer |
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| 20/20 Co-host | Elizabeth Vargas |
| Close Friend | Kelly Ripa |
Family
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| Siblings | One older sibling and two younger step-siblings |
Career
| Early Career | Started in television at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, where he worked as an anchor and reporter for about five years. |
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| WCVB-TV | Later served as an anchor and reporter at WCVB-TV in Boston before moving to national news. |
| ABC News | Joined ABC News in August 2003 as anchor of World News Now and World News This Morning. |
| Weekend and Substitute Roles | Anchored World News Saturday from 2007 and later the weekend editions of World News Tonight, serving as Diane Sawyer's primary substitute. |
| World News Tonight | Became anchor and managing editor in September 2014. |
| 20/20 | Co-anchors the ABC News magazine 20/20. |
| Notable Coverage | Hosted ABC News special coverage of major events, including the war in Israel from Tel Aviv in October 2023, and co-moderated a Republican and a Democratic debate with Martha Raddatz. |
| Awards | Has won multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Received the National Headliner Award for his news coverage of the September 11, 2001 attacks. | |
| 2. Was born under the Scorpio sign. | |
| 3. World News Tonight with David Muir has been the most-watched newscast in the United States since 2015. | |
| 4. As a child, he watched ABC News' flagship program with his family each night. |
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