John King is an American journalist and chief national correspondent for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television program All Over The Map
Breakthrough:Became CNN's chief national correspondent and anchor of Inside Politics in 1997
10 Quick Facts About John King
- Full Name: John King
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television program All Over The Map
- Current Role: Chief national correspondent
- Current Employer: CNN
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1963
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Dorchester, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Divorced
John King Age
John King is about 63 years old as of 2026. John King was born in 1963.
John King Height
John King stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 191 cm.
Education
He attended University of Rhode Island, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Rhode Island
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1985
Career & Work
John King's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and Associated Press.
Organization: CNN
Role: Chief National Correspondent
Period: 1997–Present
Details: Previously anchored Inside Politics (2014–2023).
Organization: Associated Press
Role: Political Correspondent
Period: 1985–1997
Details: Covered the White House and several presidential campaigns.
Rise to Fame
John King rose to prominence for his role on the television show Inside Politics.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Inside Politics and John King, USA.
- TV Show: Inside Politics (Anchor, 2014-2023) — CNN's signature political program
- TV Show: John King, USA (Anchor, 2010-2012)
Notable Coverage
- 2020 U.S. Presidential Election - CNN - 2020 - Widely recognized for his 'Magic Wall' data analysis
- Gulf War - Associated Press - 1991 - Reported from Kuwait during the conflict
John King Family & Relationships
John King is divorced. He has 3 children, including Noah King and Hannah King.
- Children:
- Noah King
- Hannah King
- Jonah King (2011)
Lesser Known Facts
- In 2021, King revealed on air that he has been living with multiple sclerosis for over a decade.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John King
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1963
- Age: 62
- Birthday: August 30
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Dana Bash (Ex-wife; CNN Anchor)
- Jean Marie Flynn (Ex-wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/johnkingcnn
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnkingcnn
