Daniel Irvin Rather Jr.
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Best Known For:The television program News and Guts
Breakthrough:Succeeded Walter Cronkite as anchor of the CBS Evening News, becoming one of the 'Big Three' news anchors of the era in 1981
10 Quick Facts About Daniel Irvin Rather Jr.
- Full Name: Daniel Irvin Rather Jr
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program News and Guts
- Current Role: Journalist / author
- Current Employer: Independent
- Date of Birth: October 31, 1931
- Age: 94 years old
- Place of Birth: Wharton, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. Age
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. is about 95 years old as of 2026. Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. was born in 1931.
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. Height
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.
Education
He attended Sam Houston State Teachers College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Sam Houston State Teachers College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1950–1953
Career & Work
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr.'s career includes news and reporting roles with AXS TV, a television station and CBS News.
Organization: AXS TV
Role: Host
Period: 2006–2020
Organization: CBS News
Role: Anchor
Period: 1981–2005
Details: New York
Organization: CBS News
Role: White House Correspondent
Period: 1964–1974
Details: Known for his confrontational questioning during the Watergate scandal.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes.
- TV Show: CBS Evening News (Anchor, 1981-2005)
- TV Show: 60 Minutes (Correspondent)
Notable Coverage
- Assassination of John F. Kennedy - CBS News - 1963 - First to report the president's death as a local reporter in Dallas
- Vietnam War - CBS News - Served as a war correspondent
- September 11 Attacks - CBS News - 2001 - Anchored the coverage during the terrorist attacks
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS
- Peabody Award — University of Georgia
- Edward R. Murrow Award — RTDNA
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. Family & Relationships
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr is married to Jean Goebel. He has 2 children, Robin and Danjack.
- Father: Daniel Irvin Rather Sr
- Mother: Byrl Helen Rather
- Children:
- Robin
- Danjack
Lesser Known Facts
- He was once the target of an unusual assault in 1986 where the assailant repeatedly asked 'Kenneth, what is the frequency?'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Daniel Irvin Rather Jr
- Popular As: Dan Rather
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 31, 1931
- Age: 94
- Birthday: October 31
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Wharton, Texas
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Daniel Irvin Rather Sr
- Mother: Byrl Helen Rather
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jean Goebel
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jean Goebel (Spouse)
- Walter Cronkite (Colleague • Predecessor at CBS Evening News)
Online Presence
- facebook:https://www.facebook.com/danrather/
