Howard Kurtz Biography and Wiki
Howard Kurtz currently serves as host of Fox News Channel’s (FNC) “MediaBuzz” (Sundays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET). Based in Washington, D.C., he joined the network in July 2013 and debuted on “Special Report with Bret Baier” to discuss the media’s coverage of the George Zimmerman murder trial.
He a veteran journalist and renowned media reporter had been the host of CNN’s weekly media criticism program, “Reliable Sources,” since 1998. He had also served as the Washington, D.C. bureau chief for The Daily Beast and Newsweek writing on the intersection of politics and media. Prior to that role, Kurtz spent 29 years at The Washington Post in various capacities. He became the media reporter for the paper in 1990 and wrote the weekly Media Notes column, one of the most widely read media columns.
He is the author of five books, including “Media Circus,” “Reality Show” and the New York Times bestseller “Spin Cycle.” A graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, he also contributed to a number of magazines ranging from Vanity Fair to New York. He has received multiple awards for his work in media, including the National Press Club Award for Media Criticism in 2006. He graduated from the University of Buffalo (SUNY) with a B.A. in English and psychology. He then attended the Columbia School of Journalism.
Howard Kurtz Age and Birthday
He was born on August 1, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, the United States of America. He is 68 years old as of 2021.
Howard Kurtz Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall. (178 cm). Other details about his body measurements will be updated.
Howard Kurtz Education
He attended the University at Buffalo (SUNY). He also worked on a student newspaper, the Spectrum while in college and became the editor of his senior year. He later attended Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Howard Kurtz Family
He is the son of Leonard Kurtz and Marcia Kurtz. They live in Batchelder Street in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. His father was in the business of selling clothing while his mother was a homemaker. His younger sister is called Barbara Kurtz.
Howard Kurtz Wife
He married Sheri Annis in May 2003. Together have a son. Sheri a media consultant and political commentator served as a campaign spokesperson for Republican California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. She has also worked on various conservative political initiatives, they include California’s Proposition 227 and Proposition 209. He was previously married to Mary Tallmer with whom he has two children.
Howard Kurtz Net Worth
He has an approximate Net Worth of $ 1,400,000.
Howard Kurtz CNN
He a veteran journalist and renowned media reporter had been the host of CNN’s weekly media criticism program, “Reliable Sources,” since 1998.
Howard Kurtz FOX News
He currently serves as host of Fox News Channel’s (FNC) “MediaBuzz” (Sundays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET). Based in Washington, D.C., he joined the network in July 2013 and debuted on “Special Report with Bret Baier” to discuss the media’s coverage of the George Zimmerman murder trial.
Howard Kurtz Book
He is the author of five books, including “Media Circus,” “Reality Show” and the New York Times bestseller “Spin Cycle.” A graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, he also contributed to a number of magazines ranging from Vanity Fair to New York.