Dean Richards is an American journalist and entertainment critic and reporter for WGN-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Dean Richards' Sunday Morning
Breakthrough:Became the chief entertainment critic and reporter for WGN-TV in Chicago, anchoring regional coverage of the arts in 1991
10 Quick Facts About Dean Richards
- Full Name: Dean Richards
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Current Role: Entertainment critic and reporter
- Current Employer: WGNTV
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Birth Year: 1954
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Journalist, Reporter, Radio Host / Radio Personality, and Commentator / Analyst
- Beats: Entertainment and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Dean Richards Age
Dean Richards is about 72 years old as of 2026. Dean Richards was born in 1954.
Education
He attended Columbia College Chicago, where he studied Communications.
- Columbia College Chicago
- Field of Study: Communications
Career & Work
Dean Richards' career includes news and reporting roles with WGN Radio, a radio network and WGN-TV.
Organization: WGN Radio
Role: Radio Host
Period: 1994–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Hosts the popular lifestyle and entertainment program Dean Richards' Sunday Morning.
Organization: WGN-TV
Role: Entertainment Critic and Reporter
Period: 1991
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Longtime anchor, critic, and producer for entertainment reporting segments.
Rise to Fame
Dean Richards rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Dean Richards' Sunday Morning.
Notable Works
- Radio Program: Dean Richards' Sunday Morning (Host, 1994-Present) — Sunday morning talk show on WGN Radio
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dean Richards
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1954
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
