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Dan Harris Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 31, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Dan Harris is an American journalist and host for Ten Percent Happier.

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Best Known For:The television program Ten Percent Happier Podcast
Breakthrough:Published his bestselling book 10% Happier, documenting his journey to mindfulness following a panic attack on live TV

10 Quick Facts About Dan Harris

  • Full Name: Dan Harris
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program Ten Percent Happier Podcast
  • Current Role: Host
  • Date of Birth: July 26, 1971
  • Age: 55 years old
  • Place of Birth: Exeter, New Hampshire
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Bianca Harris
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Dan Harris Age

Dan Harris is 55 years old. He was born on July 26, 1971, and his zodiac sign is Leo.

Education

He attended Colby College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.

  • Colby College
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Period: 1993

Career & Work

Dan Harris' career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet.

Organization: ABC News
Role: Anchor
Period: 2000–2021
Organization: ABC News
Role: Anchor/Correspondent
Period: 2000–2021
Details: New York · Anchored Nightline and Weekend Good Morning America

Rise to Fame

Dan Harris rose to prominence for his role for the book 10% Happier.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes 10% Happier and Nightline.

Television

  • TV Show: Nightline (Anchor, 2010-2021)

Books

  • Book: 10% Happier (Author, 2014) — New York Times Bestseller

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — Television Academy — Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story

Dan Harris Family & Relationships

Dan Harris is married to Bianca Harris. He has 1 child, Alexander Harris.

  • Father: Jay R. Harris
  • Mother: Nancy L. Harris
  • Children:
    • Alexander Harris (2014)

Lesser Known Facts

  • He famously suffered a panic attack during a live news segment on Good Morning America in 2004, which led him to meditation.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Dan Harris
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: July 26, 1971
  • Age: 55
  • Birthday: July 26
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: Exeter, New Hampshire

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Jay R. Harris
  • Mother: Nancy L. Harris
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Bianca Harris
  • Children: Alexander Harris

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

  • Bianca Harris (Spouse • Wife; pulmonologist)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dan_harris/

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