Dean Richards is an American journalist and entertainment reporter and critic for WGN-TV.
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Best Known For:WGN Morning News
Breakthrough:Became the face of entertainment coverage for WGN-TV in Chicago in 1991
10 Quick Facts About Dean Richards
- Full Name: Dean Richards
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: WGN Morning News
- Current Role: Entertainment Reporter and Critic
- Current Employer:WGN-TV
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Birth Year: 1954
- Specialization: Radio Host / Radio Personality
- Media Level: Local
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 Broadcasting.
- Columbia College Chicago
- Field of Study: Broadcasting
Career & Work
Dean Richards' career includes news and reporting roles with WGN Radio, a radio network and WGN-TV.
Organization: WGN Radio
Role: Host
Period: 1994–Present
Details: Chicago
Organization: WGN-TV
Role: Entertainment Reporter/Critic
Period: 1991
Details: Chicago
Rise to Fame
Dean Richards rose to prominence for his role on the television show WGN Morning News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes WGN Morning News and Dean Richards' Sunday Morning.
Other
- Work: WGN Morning News (Critic, 1991–Present)
- Work: Dean Richards' Sunday Morning (Host)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dean Richards
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1954
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/deanrichards
