Anderson Hays Cooper is an American journalist and anchor for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television program Anderson Cooper 360°
Breakthrough:Reporting for Channel One News from war-torn regions in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Anderson Hays Cooper
- Full Name: Anderson Hays Cooper
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television program Anderson Cooper 360°
- Current Employer: CNN
- Date of Birth: June 3, 1967
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City
- Marital Status: Single
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Correspondent, and Commentator / Analyst
Anderson Hays Cooper Age
Anderson Hays Cooper is about 59 years old as of 2026. Anderson Hays Cooper was born in 1967.
Anderson Hays Cooper Height
Anderson Hays Cooper stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science.
- Yale University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Period: 1989
Career & Work
Anderson Hays Cooper's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and 60 Minutes.
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor of Anderson Cooper 360°
Period: 2001–Present
Organization: 60 Minutes
Role: Correspondent
Period: 2006–2026
Rise to Fame
Anderson Hays Cooper rose to prominence for his role on the television show Anderson Cooper 360°.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Anderson Cooper 360° (Anchor, 2003-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Awards — NATAS — Various coverage
- Peabody Award — University of Georgia — Hurricane Katrina coverage
Anderson Hays Cooper Family & Relationships
Anderson Hays Cooper is single. He has 2 children, Wyatt Morgan Cooper and Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper.
- Father: Wyatt Emory Cooper
- Mother: Gloria Vanderbilt
- Siblings:
- Carter Vanderbilt Cooper
- Children:
- Wyatt Morgan Cooper (2020)
- Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper (2022)
Lesser Known Facts
- Cooper modeled for brands like Ralph Lauren as a child.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Anderson Hays Cooper
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 3, 1967
- Age: 58
- Birthday: June 3
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Wyatt Emory Cooper
- Mother: Gloria Vanderbilt
- Siblings: Carter Vanderbilt Cooper
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Gloria Vanderbilt(Parent • Mother)
- Benjamin Maisani (Co-parent)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andersoncooper
