Joseph Richard Kernen Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Joseph Richard Kernen is an American journalist and co-anchor of Squawk Box for CNBC.

Popularity

#22989 Most Popular

#22989 Overall #6401 in Famous People

Score: 9 Boosts: 0

Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.

Best Known For:The television program Squawk Box

Breakthrough:Became the founding co-anchor of CNBC's signature morning show Squawk Box in 1995

10 Quick Facts About Joseph Richard Kernen

Full Name: Joseph Richard Kernen
Nationality: American
Profession: News anchor
Known For: The television program Squawk Box
Current Employer: CNBC
Date of Birth: January 6, 1956
Age: 70 years old
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Spouse / Partner: Penelope Scott Kernen

Joseph Richard Kernen Age

Joseph Richard Kernen is about 70 years old as of 2026. Joseph Richard Kernen was born in 1956.

Joseph Richard Kernen Height

Joseph Richard Kernen stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.

Education

His educational background includes studies at University of Colorado Boulder and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

University of Colorado Boulder
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Molecular Biology

Career & Work

Joseph Richard Kernen's career includes news and reporting roles with CNBC and Financial News Network (FNN), a news outlet.

Organization: CNBC

Role: Co-anchor of Squawk Box

Period: 1995–Present

Details: New Jersey

Organization: CNBC

Role: Co-anchor

Period: 1995

Details: New York/New Jersey

Organization: CNBC

Role: On-air Reporter

Period: 1991–1995

Organization: Financial News Network (FNN)

Role: Reporter

Period: 1986–1991

Rise to Fame

Joseph Richard Kernen rose to prominence for his role on the television show Squawk Box.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Squawk Box and Your Every Day Guide to Saving Our Economy.

Television

TV Show: Squawk Box (Co-anchor, 1995-Present)

Books

Book: Your Every Day Guide to Saving Our Economy (Author, 2011) — Co-authored with daughter Blake Kernen

Joseph Richard Kernen Salary

Joseph Richard Kernen receives an estimated annual salary ranging between 3000000. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.

Joseph Richard Kernen Net Worth

Joseph Richard Kernen's net worth is estimated to be between 16000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.