Eric Perkins is an American journalist and former sports/news anchor for Kare 11.
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Best Known For:KARE 11 News
Breakthrough:Developed and hosted the popular 'Perk at Play' segment at KARE 11 in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Eric Perkins
- Full Name: Eric Perkins
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: KARE 11 News
- Current Role: Former Sports/News Anchor
- Place of Birth: United States
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Liza Perkins
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and News Anchor / Newscaster
- Notable Work: Perk at Play
Eric Perkins Age
Eric Perkins's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Pepperdine University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting.
- Pepperdine University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcasting
Career & Work
Eric Perkins' career includes news and reporting roles with KARE 11.
Organization: KARE 11
Role: Sports Director
Period: 2012–2021
Details: Minneapolis, MN
Organization: KARE 11
Role: Sports/News Anchor
Period: 1996–2021
Details: Minneapolis, MN
Rise to Fame
Eric Perkins rose to prominence for his role on the television show Perk at Play.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Perk at Play.
Other
- Work: Perk at Play (Host, 1996–2021) — Long-running segment at KARE 11.
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Sports Reporting
Eric Perkins Family & Relationships
Eric Perkins is married to Liza Perkins.
- Father: Jack Perkins
Personal Information
- Full Name: Eric Perkins
- Popular As: Perk
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jack Perkins
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Liza Perkins
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jack Perkins (Parent • Father (NBC News veteran))
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/perkatplay
