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Jacob Paul Tapper Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 2, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Jacob Paul Tapper is an American journalist and chief washington correspondent for CNN.

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Best Known For:The television program The Lead with Jake Tapper
Breakthrough:Named Senior White House Correspondent for ABC News in 2008

10 Quick Facts About Jacob Paul Tapper

  • Full Name: Jacob Paul Tapper
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and correspondent
  • Known For: The television program The Lead with Jake Tapper
  • Current Role: Chief washington correspondent
  • Current Employer: CNN
  • Date of Birth: March 12, 1969
  • Age: 57 years old
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York
  • Marital Status: Married

Jacob Paul Tapper Age

Jacob Paul Tapper is about 57 years old as of 2026. Jacob Paul Tapper was born in 1969.

Jacob Paul Tapper Height

Jacob Paul Tapper stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.

Education

He attended Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History.

  • Dartmouth College
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Field of Study: History
    • Period: 1991

Career & Work

Jacob Paul Tapper's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and ABC News, a news outlet.

Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Period: 2013–Present
Organization: ABC News
Role: Senior White House Correspondent
Period: 2003–2012
Details: Received three Merriman Smith Awards while at ABC.

Rise to Fame

Jacob Paul Tapper rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Lead with Jake Tapper.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The Lead with Jake Tapper and State of the Union.

  • TV Show: The Lead with Jake Tapper (Host, 2013-Present)
  • TV Show: State of the Union (Co-anchor, 2015-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — Various coverage
  • Merriman Smith Memorial Award — WHCA — Presidential coverage

Jacob Paul Tapper Family & Relationships

Jacob Paul Tapper is married to Jennifer Marie Brown. He has 2 children, Alice Paul and Jack.

  • Father: Theodore Samuel Tapper
  • Mother: Helen Anne Palmatier
  • Children:
    • Alice Paul
    • Jack (2009)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jacob Paul Tapper
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 12, 1969
  • Age: 57
  • Birthday: March 12
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 1 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Theodore Samuel Tapper
  • Mother: Helen Anne Palmatier
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jennifer Marie Brown

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/jaketapper

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