Frank Buckley Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, KTLA, CNN, Salary, and Net Worth.

Frank Buckley Biography

Frank Buckley is an American and Emmy Award-winning journalist and author working at KTLA as an anchor for L.A.’s No.1-rated KTLA 5 Morning News. Moreover, he is also the host / executive producer of Frank Buckley Interviews, the 30-minute TV show, and podcast, broadcasting on KTLA on weekends, and likewise available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Previously, prior to joining KTLA, Buckley worked as a national correspondent at CNN.

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10 Quick Facts About Frank Buckley

1. Name: Frank Buckley
2. Age: 58 Years (2022)
3. Birthday: 9 February
4. Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
5. Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Journalist, Author
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: 20,000 – $ 100,000
10. Net worth: $1 million – $5 million

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Frank Buckley Age

Buckley is 58 years old as of 2022, he was born on 9 February 1964, in Twentynine Palms San Bernardino County, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 9 February every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Frank Buckley Height

Frank stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall.

Frank Buckley Education

Buckley studied and graduated from the California State Polytechnic College in Pomona, California. He then joined the University of Southern California, from where he considered and graduated with a  double major in broadcast journalism and history in 1987.

Frank Buckley Parents

Buckley is born to both parents, his father was American while his mother was Japanese. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Kate’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.

Frank Buckley Siblings

Buckley is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Frank Buckley Wife

Frank is happily married to his beautiful wife Elena Pearce. The couple did their wedding on May 13, 1995, in a blissful wedding ceremony attended by close friends and family members. Buckley and his wife are blessed with two children who are all grown now. One of his son’s names is Ben while the other’s information is rather scarce and unavailable. The family resides in Los Angeles.

He loves his wife and periodically posts her wife’s picture on social media professing his love for his best friend Pearce. However, details about Frank Buckley’s wife Elena Pearce are also rather scarce and unavailable, but as soon as additional information is available we shall update it promptly.

Frank Buckley Sons

Buckley and his beloved wife Elena Pearce have been blessed with two sons from their 25-year marriage. However, Buckley prefers to keep his son’s identities private away from public scrutiny. Buckley’s first-born son is called Ben while there isn’t any other information about the other one.

Frank Buckley Salary

Frank receives an average annual salary of between 20,000 – $ 100,000. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

Frank Buckley Net Worth

Buckley’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million – $5 million as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Journalist, and Author. Through his various sources of income, Buckley has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Frank Buckley Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Frank Buckley;

Frank Buckley Wiki

• Full Names: Frank Buckley
• Popular As: Journalist
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: KTLA News Anchor / Journalist
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Frank Buckley Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 58 Years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: February 9, 1964
• Place of Birth: Twentynine Palms, California, United States
• Birthday: 9th February

Buckley Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters)
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Frank Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Elena Pearce
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Sons (Ben and anonymous) Daughter(s) (None)

Buckley Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million
• Salary: $24,292 – $72,507
• Source of Income: Journalist/ KTLA news anchor

Frank Buckley KTLA

Buckley currently serves as a morning news anchor at KTLA. He joined KTLA in June 2005. Buckley also writes the Buckley Blog at KTLA.COM. Moreover, Frank serves on the board of the Los Angeles chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association. Additionally, he is a member of the U.S.-Japan Council.

Additionally, Frank has also traveled to Sendai Japan to provide coverage for the tsunami and earthquake experience in March 2011. He has also reported from London on a terror plot and from Tehran, Iran, on the presidential election. Besides, Buckley volunteers his time to several organizations. He previously was the Grand Marshal of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes in 2011.

Frank Buckley Coworkers KTLA 5 News

• Liberté Chan
• Kimberly Cheng
• Samantha Cortese
• Rich DeMuro
• Dayna Devon
• Henry DiCarlo
• Kaj Goldberg
• Kaj Goldberg
• Kirk Hawkins
• Ellina Abovian
• Jennifer Gould
• Tim Lynn
• Brian Webb
• Steve Hartman
• Kirk Hawkins
• Vera Jimenez
• Robert Puente
• David Pingalore
• Christina Pascucci
• Lu Parker
• Doug Kolk
• Mark Kriski
• Jennifer McGraw
• Andy Riesmeyer

Frank Buckley CNN

Frank’s multiple assignments vary from breaking news to politics to long-form business reporting, including the “Carrier at War” CNN Presents documentary. Frank was entrenched with the U.S. during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Navy in the Persian Gulf on the aircraft carrier USS Constellation. He reported from the Pentagon and from warships in the Arabian Sea in the weeks following 9/11.

Frank committed to CNN’s election coverage in 2004, traveling with the campaigns of John Kerry and John Edwards. He also toured with President George W. Bush in 2003-2004 and reported from the White House frequently. Hillary Clinton’s New York Senate run and the 2000 presidential election and its aftermath have been included in other political reporting tasks.

His KTLA, CNN, and KCAL-TV spot news reports in the 1990s included hurricanes in the Caribbean and the Carolinas; the California Landers and Northridge earthquakes and the catastrophic earthquake in Kobe, Japan; wildfires in Southern California; the Los Angeles riots, the case and conviction of OJ Simpson; and the death of John F. Kennedy, Jr. off Martha’s Vineyard.

Prior to KTLA and CNN, Frank reported for KCAL-TV (1992-1999) station in Los Angeles, WXII-TV in Winston-Salem, N.C., and KESQ-TV in Palm Springs. He has also written for the Detroit News and the Los Angeles Times.

Frank Buckley Journalism Career Outline

• Buckley began his journalism career as a weekend anchor and reporter at WXII-TV, located in Winston-Salem, New York. Additionally, he has served as an anchor/reporter at KESQ-TV located in Palm Springs. Moreover, Frank has served as an author and editor at the Los Angeles Times and The Detroit News.
• Furthermore, between 1992-1999, Frank worked as a reporter at KCAL-TV located in Los Angeles. While at KCAL, the news anchor aired a variety of stories including;  the Oklahoma City bombing,  the OJ Simpson trial, the handover of Hong Kong to China, etc.
• Immediately after leaving KCAL, Frank joined CNN. While at CNN, he was tasked to report breaking news, facilitate and report on politics, and long-form enterprise reporting. He was also on board USS Constellation during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Moreover, he reported from the Pentagon and warships in the Arabian Sea weeks before the 9/11 attack.
• Besides, he participated in CNN’s political coverage of 2014 revolving around John Kerry and Edwards’s campaigns. He has also reported from the White House during President George Bush’s tenure. Additionally, his spot news reporting has included hurricanes in the Caribbean, earthquakes in California and Japan, wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles riots, and the death of John F. Kennedy, Jr. off Martha’s Vineyard.

Frank Buckley Filmography

• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire  2011 TV Series (Himself – Contestant)
• Japan Relief Pledge Special 2011 TV Special (Himself-Host)
• 30 for 30 2010 TV Series documentary (Himself)
• Anderson Cooper 360° 2003 TV Series (Himself)

• KTLA 5 News at 10 1997 TV Series (Himself – Anchor)
• Volcano 1997   (Himself – The Media)
• KCAL 9 News 1994 TV Series (Himself – Reporter)

Frank Buckley Awards And Honors

He is undoubtedly, a fine journalist as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments;

• Los Angeles Press Club Award for  Best Documentary
•  Associated Press Television-Radio Association Award for Reporter Of The Year
• Emmy Award for Hard News Reporting
• Golden Mike Awards from the Radio and Television News Association

• Emmy Award for News Special
• 2006 Japanese American Leadership Delegation
• Emmy Award for Entertainment Programming (2X)
• The National Americanism in News Media Award
• Los Angeles Press Club National Arts & Entertainment Award Nominee

Frequently Asked Questions About Frank Buckley

Frank Buckley Contacts

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• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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