Ben Wedeman is an American journalist and senior international correspondent for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television show CNN International
Breakthrough:Became CNN's first bureau chief in Amman, Jordan in 1998
10 Quick Facts About Ben Wedeman
- Full Name: Ben Wedeman
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent
- Known For: The television show CNN International
- Date of Birth: September 1, 1960
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Gender: Male
- Beats: International / Foreign Affairs
- Employer Type: TV Network
Ben Wedeman Age
Ben Wedeman is about 66 years old as of 2026. Ben Wedeman was born in 1960.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Texas at Austin and School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).
- University of Texas at Austin
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
- School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Middle Eastern Studies
Career & Work
Ben Wedeman's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN.
Organization: CNN
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1994–Present
Details: Middle East
Rise to Fame
Ben Wedeman rose to prominence for his role on the television show CNN International.
Notable Works
- TV Show: CNN International (Correspondent, 1994-Present)
Notable Coverage
- Reporting on the Syrian Civil War - CNN - 2012
Lesser Known Facts
- He is fluent in Arabic, which has been central to his decades of reporting in the Middle East.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ben Wedeman
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 1, 1960
- Age: 65
- Birthday: September 1
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/bencnn
