Sharyl Attkisson

Investigative journalist, author, TV host

American Sarasota, Florida

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ProfessionInvestigative journalist, author, TV host
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/01/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceSarasota, Florida

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Personal Life

Martial ArtsFifth degree black belt master in Tae Kwon Do

Family

Married
One daughter

Career

Key Positions
  • Network: CNN Role: Anchor and correspondent Years: 1990-1993
  • Network: CBS News Role: Investigative correspondent, anchor Years: 1993-2014
  • Network: PBS Role: Host of HealthWeek Years: 1996-2001
  • Current: Host of Full Measure (Sinclair Broadcast Group) Role: Host and managing editor
Awards
  • Five-time Emmy Award winner
  • Edward R. Murrow Award
  • Investigative Reporters and Editors Finalist (2000)
  • Daytime Emmy (2013)
Books
  • The Smear
  • Stonewalled
  • Slanted
Other Achievements
  • TEDx talks (2015, 2017)
  • Flew in B-52 combat mission over Kosovo
  • Flew in F-15 fighter jet
  • Co-authored textbook: Writing Right for Broadcast and Internet News (2002)
  • University of Florida Alumnae of Outstanding Achievement Award (1997)

Social Media

Twitterhttps://twitter.com/SharylAttkisson

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served on University of Florida Journalism College Advisory Board (1993-1997), chair in 1996
2. Founded and sponsors ION Awards for Investigative and Off Narrative Journalism
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