Don Lemon is an American journalist and host for Independent.
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Best Known For:The television program The Don Lemon Show
Breakthrough:Anchoring CNN Tonight in 2014
10 Quick Facts About Don Lemon
- Full Name: Don Lemon
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer: Independent
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1966
- Age: 60 years old
- Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Tim Malone
Don Lemon Age
Don Lemon is about 60 years old as of 2026. Don Lemon was born in 1966.
Don Lemon Height
Don Lemon stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Brooklyn College and Louisiana State University.
- Brooklyn College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
- Louisiana State University
Career & Work
Don Lemon's career includes news and reporting roles with Independent and CNN.
Organization: Independent
Role: Host
Period: 2024–Present
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Period: 2006–2023
Details: New York City
Rise to Fame
Don Lemon rose to prominence for his role on the television show CNN Tonight with Don Lemon.
Notable Works
- TV Show: CNN Tonight with Don Lemon (Host, 2014-2021) — Long-running nightly news program
Notable Coverage
- Independent Journalism Launch - X / YouTube - 2024 - Launched independent platform following CNN departure
Don Lemon Family & Relationships
Don Lemon is married to Tim Malone. He has 2 siblings, Yma Lemon and Leisa Lemon.
- Mother: Katherine Lemon Clark
- Siblings:
- Yma Lemon
- Leisa Lemon
Personal Information
- Full Name: Don Lemon
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1966
- Age: 60
- Birthday: March 1
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Mother: Katherine Lemon Clark
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Tim Malone
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Tim Malone (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/donlemonofficial
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/donlemon
- youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@donlemon
