Cal Thomas is an American journalist and syndicated political columnist for Tribune Content Agency.
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Best Known For:The television program The Cal Thomas Commentary
Breakthrough:Began his national syndicated opinion column in 1984
10 Quick Facts About Cal Thomas
- Full Name: Cal Thomas
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Current Role: Syndicated political columnist
- Current Employer: Tribune Content Agency
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1942
- Age: 83 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Ray Thomas
Cal Thomas Age
Cal Thomas is about 84 years old as of 2026. Cal Thomas was born in 1942.
Education
He attended American University.
- American University
Career & Work
Cal Thomas' career includes news and reporting roles with Tribune Content Agency and FOX News Channel, a news outlet.
Organization: Tribune Content Agency
Role: Syndicated opinion columnist
Period: 1984–present
Details: United States · Writes nationally distributed commentary on American politics, public policy, culture and society.
Organization: FOX News Channel
Role: Political contributor and commentator
Period: 1997 onward
Details: United States · Provided conservative political commentary and appeared on network programming for approximately nineteen years.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Newsroom employee and reporter
Period: 1960s–early 1970s
Details: United States · Began as a newsroom copy boy before working as a radio and television reporter.
Organization: Armed Forces Radio
Role: Military radio broadcaster
Details: New York · Worked in broadcasting while serving in the United States Army.
Organization: KPRC-TV
Role: Television journalist
Details: Houston, Texas · Worked in television news before becoming nationally known for political commentary.
Rise to Fame
Cal Thomas rose to prominence for his role for the book A Watchman in the Night: What I've Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes A Watchman in the Night: What I've Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America, America's Expiration Date, and Common Ground.
Television
- TV Show: After Hours with Cal Thomas (Host) — Interview-based political and public affairs program
Books
- Book: A Watchman in the Night: What I've Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America (Author, 2023) — Reflections on decades of American journalism and political history
- Book: America's Expiration Date (Author, 2020) — Examines historical empires and questions about America's future
- Book: Common Ground (Co-author, 2007) — Written with political commentator Bob Beckel
- Book: What Works (Author, 2014) — Book about public-policy solutions and American political issues
Awards & Achievements
- George Foster Peabody Award — Peabody Awards — Recognition as part of an award-winning news reporting team.
Lesser Known Facts
- He worked for Armed Forces Radio during military service.
- He collaborated with Bob Beckel, a political commentator with contrasting views.
- His syndicated column began in 1984 and reached its fortieth anniversary in 2024.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Cal Thomas
- Popular As: John Calvin Thomas
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1942
- Age: 83
- Birthday: December 2
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Ray Thomas
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
- Bob Beckel (Collaborator • Liberal political commentator who collaborated with Thomas in debates and the book Common Ground.)
Online Presence
- Website:https://calthomas.com/
