Brian Ross is an American journalist and chief investigative reporter / on-air host for ABC News.
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Best Known For:The television program Brian Ross Investigates
Breakthrough:Joined ABC News as chief investigative correspondent in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Brian Ross
- Full Name: Brian Ross
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent and host
- Current Role: Chief investigative reporter / on-air host
- Current Employer: ABC News
- Date of Birth: October 23, 1948
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lucinda Franks
Brian Ross Age
Brian Ross is about 78 years old as of 2026. Brian Ross was born in 1948.
Education
They attended University of Iowa, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and Mass Communication.
- University of Iowa
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Journalism and Mass Communication
- Period: 1971
Career & Work
Brian Ross' career includes news and reporting roles with Law&Crime Network and ABC News, a news outlet.
Organization: Law&Crime Network
Role: Chief investigative correspondent and on-air host
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Host of Brian Ross Investigates
Organization: ABC News
Role: Chief investigative correspondent
Period: 1994–2018
Details: Reported for 20/20, World News Tonight, Good Morning America and Nightline
Organization: NBC News
Role: Investigative correspondent
Period: 1975–1994
Details: Investigative reporting for NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC
Organization: KWWL-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 1971
Details: Early reporting in Waterloo, Iowa
Organization: WCKT-TV
Role: Reporter
Details: Worked in Miami before joining NBC News
Organization: WKYC-TV
Role: Reporter
Details: Worked in Cleveland before joining NBC News
Rise to Fame
Brian Ross rose to prominence for their role for the book The Madoff Chronicles.
Notable Works
- Book: The Madoff Chronicles (Author)
Awards & Achievements
- Achievement Award — University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards — 2005
- Peabody Award — Peabody Awards — 1974
- Peabody Award — Peabody Awards — 1992
Brian Ross Family & Relationships
Brian Ross is married to Lucinda Franks.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Brian Ross
- Occupation: Correspondent and host
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 23, 1948
- Age: 78
- Birthday: October 23
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lucinda Franks
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $87,000–$380,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $421,000–$6,017,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Lucinda Franks (Spouse • Wife)
