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Barbara Harrison Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 17, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Barbara Harrison is an American journalist and president for Barbara Harrison Media.

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Best Known For:President at Barbara Harrison Media
Breakthrough:Became a staple of Washington D.C. news as a lead anchor for NBC4 in 1981

10 Quick Facts About Barbara Harrison

  • Full Name: Barbara Harrison
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and reporter
  • Known For: Spouse of John Gill
  • Current Role: President
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Gender: Female
  • Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
  • Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
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Barbara Harrison Age

Barbara Harrison's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

She attended Prairie View A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.

  • Prairie View A&M University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree

Career & Work

Barbara Harrison's career includes news and reporting roles with WRC-TV (NBC4), a television station.

Organization: WRC-TV (NBC4)
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1981–2019
Details: Washington, DC · Longtime anchor and creator of 'Wednesday's Child'.

Rise to Fame

Barbara Harrison became known for her work as president at Barbara Harrison Media.

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — Multiple awards for news reporting

Barbara Harrison Family & Relationships

Barbara Harrison is married to John Gill.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Barbara Harrison
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: John Gill

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • John Gill (Spouse • Husband)

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