Byron Pitts is an American journalist and co-anchor of 'nightline' and Chief National Correspondent for ABC News.
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Best Known For:The television program Nightline
Breakthrough:Became a Chief National Correspondent for CBS News in the late 1990s in 1998
10 Quick Facts About Byron Pitts
- Full Name: Byron Pitts
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television program Nightline
- Current Employer: ABC News
- Date of Birth: October 21, 1960
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lyne Pitts
Byron Pitts Age
Byron Pitts is about 66 years old as of 2026. Byron Pitts was born in 1960.
Education
He attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Speech Communication.
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism and Speech Communication
- Period: 1982
Career & Work
Byron Pitts' career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet and CBS News.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Anchor and Chief National Correspondent
Period: since 2013
Details: New York · Co-anchors 'Nightline'.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Chief National Correspondent
Period: 1998–2013
Details: Was a regular contributor to '60 Minutes'.
Rise to Fame
Byron Pitts rose to prominence for his role for the book Step Out on Nothing.
Notable Works
- Book: Step Out on Nothing (Author, 2009) — Memoir detailing his journey overcoming a stutter and functional illiteracy
Notable Coverage
- September 11 Terrorist Attacks - CBS News - 2001 - Reported from Ground Zero
Byron Pitts Family & Relationships
Byron Pitts is married to Lyne Pitts.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Byron Pitts
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 21, 1960
- Age: 65
- Birthday: October 21
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lyne Pitts
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Lyne Pitts (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/byronpitts
