Jean West is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Medical Center.
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Best Known For:The television show Medical Center
Breakthrough:Inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Jean West
- Full Name: Jean West
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show Medical Center
- Current Role: Media consultant and former anchor
- Place of Birth: United States
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest and Health / Science
- Media Level: Regional
Jean West Age
Jean West's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Career & Work
Jean West's career includes news and reporting roles with WAVE-TV, a television station.
Organization: WAVE-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1980s–2010s
Details: Louisville, KY · Award-winning anchor who served as the face of WAVE 3 News for over 30 years.
Rise to Fame
Jean West rose to prominence for her role on the television show Medical Center.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Medical Center (Host) — A long-running health segment on WAVE-TV
Awards & Achievements
- Silver Circle Award — NATAS — Lifetime achievement in broadcasting
Lesser Known Facts
- She was the first African American woman to anchor a prime-time newscast in Louisville.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jean West
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
