Charlie LeDuff is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Detroit: an American Autopsy.
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Best Known For:The television program The No BS News Hour
Breakthrough:Co-authored the New York Times series 'How Race Is Lived in America', which won a Pulitzer Prize in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Charlie LeDuff
- Full Name: Charlie LeDuff
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program The No BS News Hour
- Current Role: Journalist and podcast host
- Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia
- Birth Year: 1966
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amy LeDuff
- Specialization: Journalist, Reporter, and Commentator / Analyst
Charlie LeDuff Age
Charlie LeDuff is about 60 years old as of 2026. Charlie LeDuff was born in 1966.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Michigan and University of California, Berkeley.
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
- University of California, Berkeley
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Charlie LeDuff's career includes news and reporting roles with WJBK-TV (FOX 2 Detroit), a television station and The Detroit News.
Organization: WJBK-TV (FOX 2 Detroit)
Role: Investigative Reporter
Period: 2010–2016
Details: Detroit, MI · Produced viral advocacy-journalism features on local issues.
Organization: The Detroit News
Role: Columnist and Reporter
Period: 2007–2010
Details: Detroit, MI · Focused on local investigative reporting and commentary.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: National Reporter
Period: 1995–2007
Details: New York, NY · Covered national news and contributed to a Pulitzer Prize-winning series.
Rise to Fame
Charlie LeDuff rose to prominence for his role for the book Detroit: An American Autopsy.
Notable Works
- Book: Detroit: An American Autopsy (Author, 2013) — A non-fiction book detailing the economic decline of Detroit
Notable Coverage
- Detroit Municipal Corruption Investigations - WJBK-TV - Exposed major financial and political scandals in Detroit city government
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting — The Pulitzer Prize Board — Contributed as part of a reporting team for 'How Race Is Lived in America'
Charlie LeDuff Family & Relationships
Charlie LeDuff is married to Amy LeDuff.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Charlie LeDuff
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1966
- Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amy LeDuff
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Amy LeDuff (Spouse • Wife)
