Gayle King is an American journalist and co-anchor for CBS.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS Mornings
Breakthrough:Joined CBS This Morning (now CBS Mornings) as co-anchor in 2012
10 Quick Facts About Gayle King
- Full Name: Gayle King
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program CBS Mornings
- Current Role: Co-anchor
- Date of Birth: December 28, 1954
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Chevy Chase, Maryland
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Editor
Gayle King Age
Gayle King is about 72 years old as of 2026. Gayle King was born in 1954.
Gayle King Height
Gayle King stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
She attended University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology.
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Psychology and Sociology
Career & Work
Gayle King's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Co-Anchor, CBS Mornings
Period: 2012–Present
Details: New York, NY
Rise to Fame
Gayle King rose to prominence for her role on the television show CBS Mornings.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CBS Mornings and O, The Oprah Magazine.
Television
- TV Show: CBS Mornings (Co-Anchor, 2012-Present)
- Work: O, The Oprah Magazine (Editor-at-Large, 1999-2020)
Gayle King Family & Relationships
Gayle King is divorced. She has 2 children, Kirby Bumpus and William Bumpus Jr.
- Father: Emmett King
- Mother: Peggy King
- Children:
- Kirby Bumpus (1986)
- William Bumpus Jr (1987)
Lesser Known Facts
- Gayle King lived in Ankara, Turkey, for several years as a child while her father was stationed there.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gayle King
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 28, 1954
- Age: 71
- Birthday: December 28
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Chevy Chase, Maryland
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Emmett King
- Mother: Peggy King
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Oprah Winfrey (Friend • Long-time best friend and collaborator)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gayleking
