Jim Laurie Biography and Wiki
Jim Laurie, born James Andrew Laurie, is an award-winning American journalist, author, and broadcaster famously recognized for his extensive work in Asia as a reporter for ABC News. Jim is also popularly known for his book entitled “The Last Helicopter: Two Lives in Indochina,” a memoir of his earliest days in Asia.
Jim Laurie’s Age and Birthday
Jim was born on June 16, 1947, in Florida, United States. He is 75 years old as of 2023. His birth sign is Gemini. Laurie turns 76 years old on June 16, 2023.
Jim Laurie Height
Laurie stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (Approx.1.88 meters).
Jim Laurie Education
Jim attended and graduated from Springfield High School. He then joined Evergreen State College. Later on, he enrolled at American University, a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C.
Jim graduated from the institute with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1973, and also pursued his postgraduate studies at George Washington University receiving a Master of Arts in Asian Studies.
Jim Laurie’s Family, Parents, Siblings
Attempts to establish his parents’ identities were in vain since no information about them is available to the public.
It’s therefore not clear if he has any siblings. More details regarding his family background will be updated soon when revealed.
Jim Laurie’s Wife, Is He Married?
Moving on to his marital endeavors, the renowned news personality prefers keeping his love life details private since no record of his relationships is available to the public.
It’s not clear if he is married, single, or in a relationship. We are keeping tabs and we will update his partner’s details soon.
Jim Laurie Kids
Laurie has a grown daughter named Kelsey Laurie born in 1990 and is currently 33 years old as of 2023.
Jim Laurie’s Net Worth
Jim Laurie has an estimated net worth ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. This amount is from his extensive career as a journalist and author among other investments.
Jim Laurie ABC News
ABC News is a news division of Walt Disney Television’s ABC broadcast network. Its flagship program is the daily evening newscast ABC World News Tonight with David Muir; other programs.
Jim joined the news station in August 1978 working as a Senior ABC News Correspondent in Beijing, Tokyo, Rome, Moscow, London, Johannesburg, and Hong Kong.
Jim later served as a Consultant and Acting Asia Bureau Chief for Al Jazeera Media Network from 2008 to 2009.
He later landed a job as the Director of Broadcasting at the University of Hong Kong Journalism and Media Studies Centre from October 2005 to December 2011.
Laurie now serves as the Director of Focus Asia Productions HK Ltd, a consultancy and video production company that provides consulting services to international companies.