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

Last Updated on May 12, 2026: By Robert Njora

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

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