Jim Axelrod is an American journalist and chief investigative correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS Evening News
Breakthrough:Achieved prominence through his extensive embedded battlefield reporting during the 2003 invasion of Iraq
10 Quick Facts About Jim Axelrod
- Full Name: Jim Axelrod
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program CBS Evening News
- Current Role: Chief investigative correspondent
- Date of Birth: January 25, 1963
- Age: 63 years old
- Place of Birth: New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Christina
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
- 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 · Leads senior long-form investigative files across CBS Evening News and CBS Mornings.
Rise to Fame
Jim Axelrod gained recognition as chief Investigative Correspondent on the television show CBS Evening News.
Notable Coverage
- Iraq War embedded frontline reporting files - CBS News - 2003 - Anchored the first live broadcast reports from the field as troops entered Baghdad
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award
- George Polk Award
Jim Axelrod Family & Relationships
Jim Axelrod is married to Christina.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Axelrod
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 25, 1963
- Age: 63
- Birthday: January 25
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Christina
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/jimaxelrod
