Erin Moriarty is an American journalist and correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program 48 Hours
Breakthrough:Joined the correspondent team of 48 Hours, where she became a nine-time Emmy Award winner in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Erin Moriarty
- Full Name: Erin Moriarty
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent
- Known For: The television program 48 Hours
- Current Employer: CBS News
- Date of Birth: April 6, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: James E. Shannon
Erin Moriarty Age
Erin Moriarty is about 74 years old as of 2026. Erin Moriarty was born in 1952.
Erin Moriarty Height
Erin Moriarty stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 160 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Ohio State University and Ohio State University College of Law.
- Ohio State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Behavioral Sciences
- Period: 1974
- Ohio State University College of Law
- Qualification: Juris Doctor
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1977
Career & Work
Erin Moriarty's career includes news and reporting roles with 48 Hours / CBS News, a news outlet and CBS This Morning.
Organization: 48 Hours / CBS News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1990–Present
Details: New York, NY
Organization: CBS This Morning
Role: Consumer Correspondent
Period: 1986–1990
Details: New York, NY
Rise to Fame
Erin Moriarty rose to prominence for her role on the television show 48 Hours.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes 48 Hours and My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty.
Television
- TV Show: 48 Hours (Correspondent, 1990-Present)
Podcasts
- Podcast: My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty (Host, 2019-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — 2019 — Outstanding Investigative Report in a Newscast
Erin Moriarty Family & Relationships
Erin Moriarty is married to James E. Shannon. She has 1 child, Nicholas Shannon.
- Children:
- Nicholas Shannon
Lesser Known Facts
- She is a licensed attorney, which informs her deep investigative reporting on complex legal and criminal cases.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Erin Moriarty
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 6, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: April 6
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 3 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: James E. Shannon
- Children: Nicholas Shannon
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
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/EFMoriarty
