Douglas Kiker is an American journalist best known for playing Correspondent in NBC Nightly News.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC Nightly News
Breakthrough:Became a lead correspondent for NBC News covering the 1968 political campaigns
10 Quick Facts About Douglas Kiker
- Full Name: Douglas Kiker
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program NBC Nightly News
- Current Role: Deceased
- Date of Birth: January 7, 1930
- Age: 96 years old
- Place of Birth: Griffin, Georgia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Diana Kiker
Douglas Kiker Age
Douglas Kiker is about 96 years old as of 2026. Douglas Kiker was born in 1930.
Education
He attended Presbyterian College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Presbyterian College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 1952
Career & Work
Douglas Kiker's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: NBC News
Role: National Correspondent
Period: 1966–1991
Organization: NBC News
Role: National Correspondent
Period: 1966–1991
Details: Covered the White House and major political events.
Rise to Fame
Douglas Kiker rose to prominence for his role on the television show NBC Nightly News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Death at the Top and NBC Nightly News.
Television
- TV Show: NBC Nightly News (Correspondent, 1966-1991)
Books
- Book: Death at the Top (Author, 1988) — A mystery novel
Awards & Achievements
- Peabody Award — Peabody — Reporting on Jordan
Douglas Kiker Family & Relationships
Douglas Kiker is married to Diana Kiker. He has 2 children, Douglas Kiker Jr and Catherine Kiker.
- Children:
- Douglas Kiker Jr
- Catherine Kiker
Lesser Known Facts
- Kiker was in the Dallas motorcade when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Douglas Kiker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 7, 1930
- Age: 96
- Birthday: January 7
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Griffin, Georgia
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Diana Kiker
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
