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Howard Kurtz Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 17, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

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
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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

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