Ed Gordon is an American journalist and broadcast journalist & executive producer for Independent.
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Best Known For:The television program Ed Gordon
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence as the premier news anchor for Black Entertainment Television (BET) in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Ed Gordon
- Full Name: Ed Gordon
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Current Role: Broadcast journalist & executive producer
- Current Employer: Independent
- Date of Birth: August 17, 1960
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, MI
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Patricia Gordon
Ed Gordon Age
Ed Gordon is about 66 years old as of 2026. Ed Gordon was born in 1960.
Education
He attended Western Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Political Science.
- Western Michigan University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communications and Political Science
Career & Work
Ed Gordon's career includes news and reporting roles with BET and NPR, a public radio network.
Organization: BET
Role: News Anchor & Host
Period: 1988-1996, 2000-2005, 2016
Organization: NPR
Role: Host
Period: 2006–2007
Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 2005–2006
Details: New York, NY
Organization: NBC News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1996–1999
Details: New York, NY · Contributed investigative reporting pieces for Dateline NBC.
Rise to Fame
Ed Gordon rose to prominence for his role on the radio program News & Notes.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes News & Notes, BET News, and Conversations with Ed Gordon.
Television
- TV Show: BET News (Anchor) — Long-running news program anchor position on Black Entertainment Television
- TV Show: Conversations with Ed Gordon (Host & Producer) — A series of high-profile, one-on-one celebrity interview specials
Radio
- Radio Program: News & Notes (Host, 2006-2007) — National public radio show program produced by NPR
Notable Coverage
- O.J. Simpson Interview - BET - 1996 - Conducted the first exclusive interview with O.J. Simpson following his acquittal
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Ed Gordon Family & Relationships
Ed Gordon is married to Patricia Gordon. He has 1 child, Taylor Gordon.
- Father: Ed Gordon Sr
- Mother: Oakley Gordon
- Children:
- Taylor Gordon
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ed Gordon
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 17, 1960
- Age: 65
- Birthday: August 17
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Detroit, MI
Family & Relationships
- Father: Ed Gordon Sr
- Mother: Oakley Gordon
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Patricia Gordon
- Children: Taylor Gordon
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Patricia Gordon (Spouse)
- Taylor Gordon (Child)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/edlgordon
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/edlgordon
