Ben Wedeman is an American journalist best known for playing Correspondent in CNN coverage of the 2011 Libyan civil war.
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Best Known For:CNN coverage of the 2011 Libyan civil war
Breakthrough:Joined CNN as a field producer and fixer in Jordan in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Ben Wedeman
- Full Name: Ben Wedeman
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: CNN coverage of the 2011 Libyan civil war
- Current Role: Senior international correspondent
- Date of Birth: September 1, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Popular As: Benjamin C. Wedeman
- Beats: International / Foreign Affairs and Politics / Government
- 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 The University of Texas at Austin and School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Asiatic Languages and Linguistics
- Period: 1982
- School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Middle Eastern Studies
Career & Work
Ben Wedeman's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas.
Organization: CNN
Role: Jerusalem correspondent
Period: 2009
Organization: CNN
Role: Cairo bureau chief
Period: 1998–2006
Organization: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
Role: Communications specialist
Period: 1988–1992
Details: Based in Aleppo, Syria
Organization: CNN
Role: Senior International Correspondent
Rise to Fame
Ben Wedeman rose to prominence for his role on CNN coverage of the 2011 Libyan civil war.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CNN coverage of the 2011 Libyan civil war and CNN coverage of the 2025 papal transition.
- Work: CNN coverage of the 2011 Libyan civil war (Correspondent, 2011)
- Work: CNN coverage of the 2025 papal transition (Senior International Correspondent, 2025)
Ben Wedeman Family & Relationships
- Father: Miles G. Wedeman
- Mother: Martha Jean Hall Wedeman
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ben Wedeman
- Popular As: Benjamin C. Wedeman
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 1, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: September 1
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Family & Relationships
- Father: Miles G. Wedeman
- Mother: Martha Jean Hall Wedeman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $77,000–$334,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $398,000–$5,685,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
