Harry Smith is an American journalist best known for playing Anchor in The Early Show.
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Best Known For:The television show The Early Show
Breakthrough:Became a household name as the anchor of CBS This Morning and later The Early Show in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Harry Smith
- Full Name: Harry Smith
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television show The Early Show
- Current Role: Professor of professional practice
- Current Employer: Central College
- Date of Birth: August 21, 1951
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Lansing, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
Harry Smith Age
Harry Smith is about 75 years old as of 2026. Harry Smith was born in 1951.
Harry Smith Height
Harry Smith stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Education
He attended Central College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Theater.
- Central College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Communications and Theater
- Period: 1973
Career & Work
Harry Smith's career includes news and reporting roles with Central College and NBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: Central College
Role: Professor of Professional Practice
Period: 2024–Present
Details: Pella, IA · Joined alma mater after retiring from NBC News
Organization: NBC News
Role: Senior Correspondent
Period: 2011–2024
Details: New York, NY
Organization: CBS News
Role: Anchor / Correspondent
Period: 1986–2011
Details: New York, NY
Rise to Fame
Harry Smith rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Early Show.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Early Show and CBS News Sunday Morning.
- TV Show: The Early Show (Anchor, 1999-2010)
- TV Show: CBS News Sunday Morning (Contributor / Substitute Anchor, 1987-2011)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Journalism
Harry Smith Family & Relationships
Harry Smith is married to Andrea Joyce. He has 2 children, Jake Smith and Grant Smith.
- Children:
- Jake Smith
- Grant Smith
Personal Information
- Full Name: Harry Smith
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 21, 1951
- Age: 75
- Birthday: August 21
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Lansing, Illinois
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Andrea Joyce
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $87,000–$380,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $421,000–$6,017,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Andrea Joyce (Spouse • Wife; Sports broadcaster)
