Leon Harris (American Journalist) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Journalist
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	20/04/1961
Age	65 years
Birthplace	Akron, Ohio, USA

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Journalist News Presenter

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	John R. Buchtel High School, Akron (1979)
College/University	Ohio University (Bachelor's degree in Communications, cum laude, 1983)

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife/Spouse	Dawn Harris (nurse)

Family

Father	Leon Sr.
Mother	Lorrene Harris
Siblings	3 brothers - Marcus, Jerry, James 1 sister - Kimberly
Children	Son - Darren Daughter - Lauren (early childhood educator)

Career

Summary	Leon Harris began his career as an unpaid intern at CNN while studying at Ohio University. After graduating, he moved into video journalism and eventually became an assistant director in the satellite department. He handled crucial satellite services during major news events. In 1991, he auditioned and landed an anchor role at CNN, where he garnered multiple awards for significant coverage, including the presidential elections and 9/11. After two decades with CNN, he moved to WJLA-TV and later joined NBC's WRC-TV as a co-anchor.

Summary

Leon Harris began his career as an unpaid intern at CNN while studying at Ohio University. After graduating, he moved into video journalism and eventually became an assistant director in the satellite department. He handled crucial satellite services during major news events. In 1991, he auditioned and landed an anchor role at CNN, where he garnered multiple awards for significant coverage, including the presidential elections and 9/11. After two decades with CNN, he moved to WJLA-TV and later joined NBC's WRC-TV as a co-anchor.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Akron, Ohio.
2. Joined CNN Center as an unpaid intern in the early 1980s.
3. Handled satellite coverage for significant historical events like the Persian Gulf War.
4. Worked at CNN for about 21 years before leaving in mid-2003.
5. Experienced a life-threatening health condition in 2013, due to necrotizing pancreatitis, but recovered and returned to work.
6. Faced contract non-renewal by WJLA-TV in September 2016, ending his tenure there.
7. Currently anchors News4 at 4 and News4 at 5 on NBC4 (WRC-TV) in Washington, D.C.
8. Twice awarded the National Cable Ace Award for Best Anchor.
9. Won more than a dozen Local Emmys, including two as Best Local News Anchor.

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