Bill Kurtis is an American media personality (News Anchor and Producer). He was born in Pensacola, Florida. He is known for Cold Case Files and American Justice.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: Bill Kurtis
- Profession: Media Personality
- Current Employer: NPR
- Current Title: Scorekeeper and Announcer
- Current Program: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Producer
- Age: 85 years old
- Date of Birth: September 21, 1940
- Place of Birth: Pensacola, Florida
- Nationality: American
Bill Kurtis Age
Bill Kurtis is 86 years old (estimated). He was born in 1940, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
Bill Kurtis Height
Bill Kurtis stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in.
Bill Kurtis Weight
Bill Kurtis's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
He attended institutions including University of Kansas and Washburn University School of Law.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: University of Kansas
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1962
- Education 2
- Institution Name: Washburn University School of Law
- Qualification: Juris Doctor
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1966
Career & Work
Career Timeline
| Role | Organization |
|---|---|
| Scorekeeper | NPR Jan 1, 2014 – Present • Chicago, IL <p>Succeeded Carl Kasell on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!</p> |
| Anchor | WBBM-TV Jan 1, 1966 – Jan 1, 1982 • Chicago, IL <p>Part of the legendary Kurtis-Jacobson anchor team</p> |
| Anchor | CBS News Jan 1, 1982 – Jan 1, 1985 • New York, NY <p>Anchored the CBS Morning News</p> |
Rise to Fame
- Gained fame for his live coverage of the 1966 Topeka tornado as a law student. (1966)
Notable Works
Notable works include Cold Case Files and American Justice.
TV & Streaming
- TV show: Cold Case Files (Host / Narrator, 1999–2006)
- TV show: American Justice (Host, 1992–2005)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATASBroadcast Journalism
Bill Kurtis Salary
Bill Kurtis receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Bill Kurtis Net Worth
Bill Kurtis's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
Bill Kurtis Family & Relationships
He has 2 children, including Scott Kurtis and Mary Kristine Kurtis.
- Children:
- Scott Kurtis
- Mary Kristine Kurtis
Lesser Known Facts
- Kurtis owns a sustainable cattle ranch in Kansas called Tallgrass Beef Company.
Bill Kurtis Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Kurtis
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 21, 1940
- Age: 85
- Birthday: September 21
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Pensacola, Florida
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Not publicly disclosed
- Spouse / Partner: Donna La Pietra
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Donna La Pietra (Longtime partner)
- Walter Jacobson (Colleague • Longtime anchor partner at WBBM)