Carmen Harlan is an American journalist best known for playing Anchor in Local 4 News.
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Best Known For:The television show Local 4 News
Breakthrough:Promoted to main news anchor at WDIV-TV in Detroit in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Carmen Harlan
- Full Name: Carmen Harlan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show Local 4 News
- Date of Birth: November 4, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Andrew Anderson
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
Carmen Harlan Age
Carmen Harlan is about 73 years old as of 2026. Carmen Harlan was born in 1953.
Education
She attended University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech communication.
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Speech communication
Career & Work
Carmen Harlan's career includes news and reporting roles with WDIV-TV, a television station.
Organization: WDIV-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1978–2016
Details: Detroit, Michigan
Rise to Fame
Carmen Harlan rose to prominence for her role on the television show Local 4 News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Local 4 News (Anchor, 1978-2016) — WDIV's flagship news broadcast
Notable Coverage
- America's Thanksgiving Parade - WDIV-TV - Longtime co-host of the annual Detroit parade broadcast
Carmen Harlan Family & Relationships
Carmen Harlan is married to Andrew Anderson.
Lesser Known Facts
- She was a torchbearer for the 1996 Summer Olympics during its relay through Detroit.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Carmen Harlan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 4, 1953
- Age: 72
- Birthday: November 4
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Andrew Anderson
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Andrew Anderson (Spouse • Husband)
