John Beard is an American journalist best known for playing Himself (News Anchor) in Arrested Development.
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Best Known For:The television show Arrested Development
Breakthrough:Became a staple of Los Angeles broadcast news, anchoring for both KNBC and KTTV over nearly three decades in 1981
10 Quick Facts About John Beard
- Full Name: John Beard
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television show Arrested Development
- Current Role: Retired
- Place of Birth: St. Paul, Virginia
- Birth Year: 1948
- Marital Status: Married
- Beats: Politics / Government and Crime / Public Safety
- Media Level: National
John Beard Age
John Beard is about 78 years old as of 2026. John Beard was born in 1948.
John Beard Height
John Beard stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.
Education
He attended East Carolina University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- East Carolina University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
John Beard's career includes news and reporting roles with WGRZ-TV, a television station and KTTV-TV.
Organization: WGRZ-TV
Role: Morning Anchor
Period: 2009–2018
Details: Buffalo, NY
Organization: KTTV-TV
Role: Evening Anchor
Period: 1993–2007
Details: Los Angeles, CA · Long-time anchor of FOX 11 News.
Organization: KNBC-TV
Role: Anchor
Period: 1981–1993
Details: Los Angeles, CA
Organization: WITN-TV
Role: Anchor
Period: 1970s
Details: Washington, NC
Rise to Fame
John Beard rose to prominence for his role on the television show Arrested Development.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Arrested Development (Himself (News Anchor), 2003-2013) — Recurring satirical role as a news anchor
Notable Coverage
- Northridge Earthquake - KTTV - 1994 - Extensive live anchoring during the disaster
Awards & Achievements
- Lifetime Achievement Award — Buffalo Broadcasters Association — Excellence in Broadcasting
Lesser Known Facts
- John Beard frequently portrayed a news anchor in fictional television shows, most notably 'Arrested Development'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Beard
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1948
- Place of Birth: St. Paul, Virginia
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
