Fred Blankenship Biography and Wiki
Fred Blankenship is an American broadcast journalist ad news personality currently serving as a news reporter and anchor for WSB-TV, channel 2, which is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Atlanta, Georgia. He joined the WSB-TV Channel 2 in 2007. Fred anchors Channel 2 Action News from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
Fred Blankenship Age and Birthday
Fred was born on September 12, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is 47 years old as of 2022. His birth sign is Virgo. Blankenship turns 48 years old on September 12, 2022.
Fred Blankenship Height
Blankenship stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (Approx. 1.88 meters)tall.
Fred Blankenship Education
The journalist attended and graduated from a local high school in his hometown. He later enrolled at the University of San Francisco, a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California.
He later graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism. Further details regarding his academic credentials will be updated soon when revealed.
Fred Blankenship Family, Parents, Siblings
The famed news personality was born in Los Angeles, California, to his parents, Fred Douglas Blankenship Jr.(father), and his mother whose identity is yet to be disclosed. Unfortunately, his father passed away on April 8, 2003, after a long battle with diabetes.
He grew up in California alongside his elder sister whose name is also not yet made public. More details concerning his family background will be updated soon when established.
Fred Blankenship Wife, Is He Married?
In regards to his marital entanglements, the WSB’ News reporter is happily married to his beautiful wife, Paige Blankenship. The romantic duo became espoused in a blissful wedding ceremony attended by family members and close friends. We are keeping tabs and we will update his partner’s details soon.
Fred Blankenship Kids
The couple is happily blessed with three children, two sons, and a daughter. The family resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fred Blankenship Salary
According to ABC estimates, he receives an average annual salary ranging from $31,300 to $92,500. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Fred Blankenship Net Worth
The news anchor has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million and $5 million as of 2022. This amount is from his extensive career as a journalist among other investments.
Fred Blankenship WSB-TV News
WSB-TV, virtual channel 2, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is the flagship television property of locally based Cox Media Group, which has owned the station since its inception and is sister to radio stations WSB, WSBB-FM, WSRV, WSB-FM, and WALR-FM.
He joined the WSB-TV Channel 2 in 2007. Fred anchors Channel 2 Action News from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and Channel 2 Action News at Noon. He notably covered everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to hurricanes during his time at the station.