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Ben Thompson Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 7, 2026: By Dominic Newman

Ben Thompson is an American journalist and news anchor for WCNC.

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Best Known For:The television program WCNC Charlotte Today
Breakthrough:Joined WCNC Charlotte as a news anchor, becoming a prominent local media figure in North Carolina in 2011

10 Quick Facts About Ben Thompson

  • Full Name: Ben Thompson
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and reporter
  • Known For: The television program WCNC Charlotte Today
  • Date of Birth: December 7, 1981
  • Age: 44 years old
  • Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
  • Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
WCNC Anchor and Reporter Ben Thompson Photo
WCNC Anchor and Reporter Ben Thompson Photo

Ben Thompson Age

Ben Thompson is 44 years old. He was born on December 7, 1981, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Education

He attended University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.

  • University of Missouri
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
    • Period: 2000–2004

Career & Work

Ben Thompson's career includes news and reporting roles with WCNC Charlotte and WISC-TV, a television station.

Organization: WCNC Charlotte
Role: Anchor
Period: 2011–Present
Details: Charlotte, NC
Organization: WISC-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 2007–2011
Details: Madison, WI
Organization: KOMU-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 2004–2007
Details: Columbia, MO

Rise to Fame

Ben Thompson rose to prominence for his role on the television show WCNC Charlotte News.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: WCNC Charlotte News (Anchor, 2011-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — Best Anchor

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ben Thompson
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 7, 1981
  • Age: 44
  • Birthday: December 7
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/benthompsonTV

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