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Jon Fortt Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 25, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Jon Fortt is an American journalist and co-anchor for CNBC.

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Best Known For:The television program Closing Bell Overtime
Breakthrough:Joined CNBC as a technology correspondent in 2010

10 Quick Facts About Jon Fortt

  • Full Name: Jon Fortt
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program Closing Bell Overtime
  • Current Role: Co-anchor
  • Current Employer: CNBC
  • Date of Birth: December 12, 1976
  • Age: 49 years old
  • Place of Birth: United States
  • Marital Status: Married
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Jon Fortt Age

Jon Fortt is 49 years old. He was born on December 12, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Education

He attended DePauw University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing.

  • DePauw University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: English Writing
    • Period: 1998

Career & Work

Jon Fortt's career includes news and reporting roles with CNBC and Fortune.

Organization: CNBC
Role: Co-anchor
Period: 2010–Present
Details: New Jersey · Relocated to headquarters in 2013.
Organization: Fortune
Role: Senior Writer
Period: 2007–2010
Organization: San Jose Mercury News
Role: Technology Reporter
Period: 1999–2006
Details: Silicon Valley

Rise to Fame

Jon Fortt rose to prominence for his role for the podcast Fortt Knox.

Notable Works

  • Podcast: Fortt Knox (Host/Creator, 2016-Present) — Technology and leadership interview brand

Notable Coverage

  • TechCheck - CNBC - Focused on technology and business innovation

Awards & Achievements

  • Young Alumni Award — DePauw University — Professional achievement in journalism.

Lesser Known Facts

  • Fortt created 'The Black Experience in America: The Course' to facilitate discussion on racial issues.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jon Fortt
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 12, 1976
  • Age: 49
  • Birthday: December 12
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: United States

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • Website:http://forttmedia.com

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