Bob Schieffer is an American journalist best known for playing Moderator in Face the Nation.
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Best Known For:The television show Face the Nation
Breakthrough:Became the first reporter from a Texas newspaper to report from the Vietnam War
10 Quick Facts About Bob Schieffer
- Full Name: Bob Schieffer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television show Face the Nation
- Date of Birth: February 25, 1937
- Age: 89 years old
- Place of Birth: Austin, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Patricia Penrose
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Correspondent
Bob Schieffer Age
Bob Schieffer is about 89 years old as of 2026. Bob Schieffer was born in 1937.
Education
He attended Texas Christian University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Texas Christian University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Bob Schieffer's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Anchor of Face the Nation
Period: 1991–2015
Details: Long-serving moderator of the Sunday public affairs program.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Chief Washington Correspondent
Period: 1982–2015
Details: Leading political reporter for CBS.
Rise to Fame
Bob Schieffer rose to prominence for his role on the television show Face the Nation.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Face the Nation (Moderator, 1991-2015) — Sunday morning talk show
Notable Coverage
- Presidential Debates Moderator - Commission on Presidential Debates - Moderated debates in 2004, 2008, and 2012
- Vietnam War Reporting - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - First reporter from a Texas newspaper to report from Vietnam
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Life Achievement
- Paul White Award — RTDNA — Journalism
Bob Schieffer Family & Relationships
Bob Schieffer is married to Patricia Penrose. He has 2 children, Susan Schieffer and Catherine Schieffer.
- Father: John Elmer Schieffer
- Mother: Gladys Payne
- Siblings:
- Tom Schieffer
- Children:
- Susan Schieffer
- Catherine Schieffer
Lesser Known Facts
- He is a member of a country music band called 'Honky Tonk Confidential'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bob Schieffer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 25, 1937
- Age: 89
- Birthday: February 25
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Austin, Texas
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Elmer Schieffer
- Mother: Gladys Payne
- Siblings: Tom Schieffer
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Patricia Penrose
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
