Aaron Brown is an American journalist best known for playing Founding anchor in World News Now.
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Best Known For:The television show World News Now
Breakthrough:Anchored CNN coverage of the September 11 attacks during his early days with the network in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Aaron Brown
- Full Name: Aaron Brown
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show World News Now
- Date of Birth: November 10, 1948
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Charlotte Raynor
- Children: Gabby
Aaron Brown Age
Aaron Brown is about 78 years old as of 2026. Aaron Brown was born in 1948.
Career & Work
Aaron Brown's career includes news and reporting roles with PBS and CNN.
Organization: PBS
Role: Host of Wide Angle
Period: 2008
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor of NewsNight
Period: 2001–2005
Organization: KING-TV
Role: Reporter and anchor
Organization: KIRO-TV
Role: 11 p.m. news anchor
Organization: ABC News
Role: Founding anchor of World News Now and weekend news anchor
Organization: Arizona State University
Role: Walter Cronkite professor of journalism
Rise to Fame
Aaron Brown rose to prominence for his role on the television show NewsNight with Aaron Brown.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NewsNight with Aaron Brown, Wide Angle, and World News Now.
- TV Show: NewsNight with Aaron Brown (Anchor, 2001-2005)
- TV Show: Wide Angle (Host, 2008)
- TV Show: World News Now (Founding anchor)
- TV Show: World News Tonight Saturday (Anchor)
Awards & Achievements
- Edward R. Murrow Award — Radio Television Digital News Association — Coverage of the September 11 attacks
Aaron Brown Family & Relationships
Aaron Brown is married to Charlotte Raynor. He has 1 child, Gabby.
- Father: Morton Brown
- Mother: Rose Brown
- Children:
- Gabby (1988)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Aaron Brown
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 10, 1948
- Age: 77
- Birthday: November 10
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Family & Relationships
- Father: Morton Brown
- Mother: Rose Brown
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Charlotte Raynor
- Children: Gabby
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Charlotte Raynor (Spouse • Married 1982)
