Jim Castillo Biography and Wiki
Jim Castillo Phillips is an American-certified broadcast meteorologist at KSDK 5 On Your Side in St. Louis, Missouri. Jim is a commercial real estate broker at NAI Hanning & Bean in Fort Wayne Indiana. He is a SAG-AFTRA vested member and has been certified by the American Meteorological Society with the CBM Seal of Approval.
Jim enjoyed a successful career in three of the country’s top five media markets — WNYW in New York City, KCBS and KTLA in Los Angeles, and WTXF in Philadelphia.
Before joining KSDK, Jim worked as a meteorologist and reporter at KTLA Channel 5 Los Angeles.
Jim Castillo Age and Birthday
Jim was born on June 4th in St. Louis, Missouri. His birth sign is Gemini. However, his exact date of birth is currently unknown since he has not revealed that kind of information.
Jim Castillo Height
Castillo stands in average height and status. However, his actual height measurements have not yet been established. This section is currently under review and will be updated soon when available.
Jim Castillo Education
Jim attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree, with honors, in Atmospheric Science (Meteorology) in 1989.
While studying here, he was secretary of the meteorology club, a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and a cheerleader.
Jim Castillo Family
Jim was born to John Castillo and Judy Castillo in St. Louis, Missouri. His mother, Judy, died on March 17, 2010, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
His father later passed away in 2017 in Kansas. Jim has an older brother, John, and many cousins throughout the United States and Canada.
Jim Castillo Wife
Castillo left KTLA in 2015 to get married and moved to northern Indiana where he became a commercial real estate broker.
In January 2020, he moved with his family back to his hometown of St. Louis. It’s believed that Jim got married in July 2015. However details of his wife and kids have not yet been identified since he is a very private person.
Jim Castillo Salary
KSDK News meteorologist salaries range from an average of $52,582 to $96,541 annually. However, the actual salary, Jim earns has not yet been revealed to the public.
We are keeping tabs and we will update this section as soon as it is available.
Jim Castillo Net Worth
Castillo has an estimated net worth of about $2 million. His primary source of income is his career as a journalist and independent contractor.
Jim Castillo KSDK News
Castillo joined KSDK – 5 On Your side on Jan 2020 as a full-time certified meteorologist. KSDK Channel 5 is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to St. Louis, MO.
Castillo anchors the 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m weather segments newscasts on Fridays and Saturdays and the 5 p.m. newscast Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Jim Castillo KTLA
Castillo joined the weekend team at KTLA-TV in June 2010. He anchored the weather on 1 & 3 p.m on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week.
Also, served as a reporter for the 6 pm Wed. Thurs. & Friday Live Streaming on KTLA.com.
Jim Castillo Roles
2014: Million Dollar Arm (film) (Walt Disney Pictures)
2011: Criminal Minds (CBS Productions)
2011: Torchwood: Miracle Day (BBC America/Starz)
2010: Photo Booth(Short) (No Slack Productions)
2003: Duplex (Miramax Films)
1994: With Honors (Warner Bros.)
1994: Blink (New Line Cinemas)
1992: Leap of Faith (Paramount Pictures)
Jim Castillo Awards
2015: KTLA-TV – Commemorative Emmy Award, Winner, KTLA’s Season of Sharing: Help for the Philippines)
2008: KOMO-TV – Emmy Award, Winner, Morning Newscast (11 a.m.)
2008: KOMO-TV – Emmy Award, Nominee, Morning Newscast (11 a.m.)
2008: KOMO-TV – Emmy Award, Nominee, Morning Newscast (11 a.m.)
2008: KOMO-TV – RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award, Winner, Overall Excellence (Television: Large Market)
2007: STAR 101.5 FM – 1st Place, Newscaster You Would Most Like To See Naked
2007: KOMO-TV – Emmy Award, Winner, Morning Newscast (11 a.m.)
2003: WNYW-TV – Emmy Award, Winner, Evening Newscast (10 p.m.)
2003: WNYW-TV – Emmy Award, Nominee, Weather Reporting
2001: KCBS-TV – RTNA Golden Mic Award, “Winner, News Broadcast (11 p.m.)
2001: KCBS-TV – Emmy Award, Winner, Evening Newscast (6 p.m.)
2000: STAR 101.5 FM – 1st Place, Newscaster You Would Most Like To See Naked
1998: KCPQ-TV – Emmy Award, Winner, Weather Reporting
1996: WTXF-TV – Emmy Award, Nominee, Weather Reporting