Bill Plante is an American journalist and retired white house correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS Evening News
Breakthrough:Became one of the longest-serving White House correspondents in television history in 1964
10 Quick Facts About Bill Plante
- Full Name: Bill Plante
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program CBS Evening News
- Current Role: Retired white house correspondent
- Date of Birth: January 14, 1938
- Age: 88 years old
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Robin Smith
Bill Plante Age
Bill Plante is about 88 years old as of 2026. Bill Plante was born in 1938.
Education
He attended Loyola University Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Humanities.
- Loyola University Chicago
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Humanities
Career & Work
Bill Plante's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Senior White House Correspondent
Period: 1964–2016
Details: Covered several presidential administrations over 52 years.
Rise to Fame
Bill Plante rose to prominence for his role on the television show CBS News Reporting.
Notable Works
- TV Show: CBS News Reporting (Correspondent, 1964-2016)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Journalism
Bill Plante Family & Relationships
Bill Plante is married to Robin Smith.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Plante
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 14, 1938
- Age: 88
- Birthday: January 14
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Robin Smith
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Robin Smith (Spouse • Wife)
