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John Henson Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

John Henson is an American journalist and host for Food Network.

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Best Known For:The television program Halloween Baking Championship
Breakthrough:Host of Talk Soup on E! in 1995

10 Quick Facts About John Henson

  • Full Name: John Henson
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Host
  • Known For: The television program Halloween Baking Championship
  • Current Employer: Food Network
  • Place of Birth: Stamford, Connecticut
  • Birth Year: 1967
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jill Benjamin
  • Children: Jackson Henson
Comedian and Actor John Henson Photo
Comedian and Actor John Henson Photo

John Henson Age

John Henson is about 59 years old as of 2026. John Henson was born in 1967.

John Henson Height

John Henson stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.

Education

He attended Boston University.

  • Boston University

Career & Work

John Henson's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with ABC and E! Entertainment.

Organization: ABC
Role: Co-host
Period: 2008–2014
Organization: E! Entertainment
Role: Host
Period: 1995–1999

Rise to Fame

John Henson rose to prominence for his role on the television show Talk Soup.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Talk Soup and Wipeout.

  • TV Show: Talk Soup (Host, 1995-1999)
  • TV Show: Wipeout (Co-host, 2008-2014)

John Henson Net Worth

John Henson's net worth is estimated to be between 2000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

John Henson Family & Relationships

John Henson is married to Jill Benjamin. He has 1 child, Jackson Henson.

  • Siblings:
    • Dan Henson
  • Children:
    • Jackson Henson (2011)

Lesser Known Facts

  • Henson started his career as a stand-up comedian before moving into television hosting.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: John Henson
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Host
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1967
  • Place of Birth: Stamford, Connecticut

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 1 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Siblings: Dan Henson
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jill Benjamin
  • Children: Jackson Henson

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Jill Benjamin (Spouse • Wife)
  • Stephanie Boswell (Colleague • Co-judge on Food Network)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/John_Henson
  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hensonism

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