Howard Kurtz is an American journalist and host of Mediabuzz for FOX News Channel.
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Best Known For:The television program MediaBuzz
Breakthrough:Became a leading media critic through his column at The Washington Post in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Howard Kurtz
- Full Name: Howard Kurtz
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program MediaBuzz
- Current Employer: FOX News Channel
- Date of Birth: August 1, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sheri Annis
Howard Kurtz Age
Howard Kurtz is about 73 years old as of 2026. Howard Kurtz was born in 1953.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University at Buffalo and Columbia University.
- University at Buffalo
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
- Columbia University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Howard Kurtz's career includes news and reporting roles with FOX News Channel, a news outlet and CNN.
Organization: FOX News Channel
Role: Host of MediaBuzz
Period: 2013–Present
Details: Hosts the Sunday morning media criticism program.
Organization: CNN
Role: Host of Reliable Sources
Period: 1998–2013
Details: Hosted the network's media analysis show for 15 years.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Media Reporter
Period: 1981–2010
Details: Covered the media industry as a columnist and reporter.
Rise to Fame
Howard Kurtz rose to prominence for his role on the television show Reliable Sources.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes MediaBuzz and Reliable Sources.
- TV Show: MediaBuzz (Host, 2013-Present) — FOX News media analysis program
- TV Show: Reliable Sources (Host, 1998-2013) — CNN media analysis program
Howard Kurtz Family & Relationships
Howard Kurtz is married to Sheri Annis.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Howard Kurtz
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 1, 1953
- Age: 72
- Birthday: August 1
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sheri Annis
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Sheri Annis (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/howardkurtz
