Barry Petersen is an American journalist and correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS Sunday Morning
Breakthrough:Became a longtime foreign correspondent for CBS News, reporting from over 80 countries in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Barry Petersen
- Full Name: Barry Petersen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent
- Known For: The television program CBS Sunday Morning
- Place of Birth: United States
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Petersen
- Gender: Male
- Beats: International / Foreign Affairs
- Notable Work: Jan's Story

Barry Petersen Age
Barry Petersen's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Northwestern University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1970
Career & Work
Barry Petersen's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1978–Present
Details: Denver, CO
Rise to Fame
Barry Petersen rose to prominence for his role for the book Jan's Story.
Notable Works
- Book: Jan's Story (Author, 2010) — Memoir about his wife's Alzheimer's disease
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Journalistic excellence
Barry Petersen Family & Relationships
Barry Petersen is married to Mary Petersen.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Barry Petersen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Petersen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/BarryPetersen









