Bill Press is an American journalist best known for playing Co-Host in Crossfire.
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Best Known For:The television show Crossfire
Breakthrough:Appointed as the main left-leaning co-host for CNN's national political debate forum Crossfire in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Bill Press
- Full Name: Bill Press
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Talk show host,commentator,analyst
- Known For: The television show Crossfire
- Current Role: Political commentator and host
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1940
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Delaware
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Carol Press
Bill Press Age
Bill Press is about 86 years old as of 2026. Bill Press was born in 1940.
Education
He attended Niagara University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy.
- Niagara University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Philosophy
Career & Work
Bill Press' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with MSNBC and CNN.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Co-Host
Period: 2002–2003
Organization: CNN
Role: Co-Host
Period: 1996–2002
Details: Served as the main progressive/liberal anchor voice on the long-running political debate broadcast 'Crossfire'.
Rise to Fame
Bill Press rose to prominence for his role on the television show Crossfire.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Crossfire and The Bill Press Show.
Television
- TV Show: Crossfire (Co-Host, 1996-2002) — Signature national night debate series mapping conflicting American political viewpoints
Radio
- Radio Program: The Bill Press Show (Host, 2005-2019) — Nationally syndicated morning talk radio and current affairs program
Bill Press Family & Relationships
Bill Press is married to Carol Press.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Press
- Popular As: William Press
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Talk show host,commentator,analyst
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1940
- Age: 86
- Birthday: March 16
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Delaware
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Carol Press
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
