Anderson Cooper

Journalist, Television Personality, News Anchor

American New York City, New York, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, Television Personality, News Anchor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth03/06/1967
Age59 years
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, United States

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAnderson Hays Vanderbilt Cooper
Known ForHosting 'Anderson Cooper 360°' on CNN, reporting on major global events including the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Hurricane Katrina, and the COVID-19 pandemic
AwardsEmmy Award for 'Haiti in Ruins'

Personal Life

SpouseNot publicly disclosed
ChildrenHas children (details not publicly disclosed)

Family

MotherGloria Vanderbilt
FatherNot publicly disclosed
GrandfatherCornelius Vanderbilt (descendant)

Career

Early CareerStarted at ABC News in the late 1990s as a field reporter
Major Roles
  • Field Reporter for ABC News covering Iraq and Afghanistan wars
  • Anchor for CNN
  • Host of 'Anderson Cooper 360°' (2003–present)
  • Host of syndicated talk show 'Anderson Live' (2011–2013)
Notable Reports
  • Iraq War
  • Afghanistan War
  • Hurricane Katrina
  • COVID-19 Pandemic
  • 'Haiti in Ruins' (Emmy-winning report)

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
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