Jim Axelrod is an American journalist and chief investigative correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:CBS News
Breakthrough:Gained national recognition as an embedded correspondent with the U.S. Army during the... in 2003
10 Quick Facts About Jim Axelrod
- Full Name: Jim Axelrod
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: CBS News
- Current Role: Chief Investigative Correspondent
- Place of Birth: New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Birth Year: 1963
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Christina Axelrod
- Specialization: Correspondent and Journalist
Jim Axelrod Age
Jim Axelrod is about 63 years old as of 2026. Jim Axelrod was born in 1963.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Cornell University and Brown University.
- Cornell University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
- Period: 1981–1985
- Brown University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: History
Career & Work
Jim Axelrod's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Chief Investigative Correspondent
Period: 1996–Present
Details: New York
Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1996
Details: New York, NY
Rise to Fame
Jim Axelrod rose to prominence for his role on the television show CBS Evening News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CBS Evening News.
Other
- Work: CBS Evening News (Correspondent, 1996–Present)
Notable Coverage
- Iraq War Embedded Reporter — CBS News — 2003 — <p>Embedded with the Third Infantry Division during the invasion of Iraq</p>
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Continuing Coverage
Jim Axelrod Family & Relationships
Jim Axelrod is married to Christina Axelrod.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Axelrod
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1963
- Place of Birth: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Christina Axelrod
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Christina Axelrod (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/JimAxelrod
