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Fred Blankenship Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on June 1, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Fred Blankenship is an American journalist and news anchor for WSB-TV.

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Best Known For:The television program Channel 2 Action News Action News This Morning
Breakthrough:Appointed as the main morning anchor at regional news powerhouse WSB-TV in Atlanta in 2007

10 Quick Facts About Fred Blankenship

  • Full Name: Fred Blankenship
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and reporter
  • Known For: The television program Channel 2 Action News Action News This Morning
  • Current Employer: WSBTV
  • Date of Birth: September 12, 1974
  • Age: 51 years old
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Paige Blankenship
Fred Blankenship
Fred Blankenship

Fred Blankenship Age

Fred Blankenship is 51 years old. He was born on September 12, 1974, and his zodiac sign is Virgo.

Fred Blankenship Height

Fred Blankenship stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.

Education

He attended University of San Francisco, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts.

  • University of San Francisco
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Communication Arts

Career & Work

Fred Blankenship's career includes news and reporting roles with WSB-TV, a television station and KGTV-TV.

Organization: WSB-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 2007–Present
Details: Atlanta, Georgia · Co-anchors the top-rated morning and noon newscasts for the ABC affiliate.
Organization: KGTV-TV
Role: Reporter & Fill-in Anchor
Period: 2001–2007
Details: San Diego, California · Worked as an investigative and general assignment tracking reporter.
Organization: KAKE-TV
Role: Reporter
Details: Wichita, Kansas · Began standard on-air news field reporting career.

Rise to Fame

Fred Blankenship rose to prominence for his role on the television show Channel 2 Action News This Morning.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: Channel 2 Action News This Morning (Co-anchor, 2007-Present) — Flagship morning news program for the Atlanta market

Fred Blankenship Family & Relationships

Fred Blankenship is married to Paige Blankenship.

  • Father: Fred Blankenship Sr

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Fred Blankenship
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: September 12, 1974
  • Age: 51
  • Birthday: September 12
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 2 in

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Fred Blankenship Sr
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Paige Blankenship

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Paige Blankenship (Spouse • Wife)

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