Joan Lunden is an American journalist and television host and author for ABC News.
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Best Known For:The television show Good Morning America
Breakthrough:Became the co-anchor of ABC's 'Good Morning America' in 1980
10 Quick Facts About Joan Lunden
- Full Name: Joan Lunden
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show Good Morning America
- Current Role: Television host and author
- Current Employer: ABC News
- Date of Birth: September 19, 1950
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Fair Oaks, California
- Marital Status: Married
Joan Lunden Age
Joan Lunden is about 76 years old as of 2026. Joan Lunden was born in 1950.
Education
She attended California State University, Sacramento, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts.
- California State University, Sacramento
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Liberal Arts
Career & Work
Joan Lunden's career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet and KCRA-TV.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Co-anchor of Good Morning America
Period: 1980–1997
Details: New York, NY · Longest-running female host in the history of 'Good Morning America'.
Organization: KCRA-TV
Role: Reporter and Anchor
Period: 1973–1975
Details: Sacramento, CA · Began her broadcast career as a consumer and weather reporter.
Rise to Fame
Joan Lunden rose to prominence for her role on the television show Good Morning America.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Good Morning America (Co-anchor, 1980-1997) — The flagship morning news program of ABC
Awards & Achievements
- Matrix Award — New York Women in Communications — Broadcasting
Joan Lunden Family & Relationships
Joan Lunden is married to Jeff Konigsberg. She has 1 sibling, Jeff Blunden.
- Father: Erle Murray Blunden
- Mother: Gladyce Lorraine Somervill
- Siblings:
- Jeff Blunden
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joan Lunden
- Popular As: Joan Elise Blunden
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 19, 1950
- Age: 75
- Birthday: September 19
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Fair Oaks, California
Family & Relationships
- Father: Erle Murray Blunden
- Mother: Gladyce Lorraine Somervill
- Siblings: Jeff Blunden
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jeff Konigsberg
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Jeff Konigsberg (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joanlunden
