Judy Woodruff is an American journalist and senior correspondent for Pbs.
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Best Known For:The television program PBS NewsHour
Breakthrough:Became White House Correspondent for NBC News in 1977
10 Quick Facts About Judy Woodruff
- Full Name: Judy Woodruff
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program PBS NewsHour
- Current Role: Senior correspondent
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1946
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Al Hunt
Judy Woodruff Age
Judy Woodruff is about 80 years old as of 2026. Judy Woodruff was born in 1946.
Judy Woodruff Height
Judy Woodruff stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 157 cm.
Education
She attended Duke University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science.
- Duke University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Period: 1968
Career & Work
Judy Woodruff's career includes news and reporting roles with PBS NewsHour and CNN.
Organization: PBS NewsHour
Role: Anchor and Managing Editor
Period: 2011–2022
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Period: 1993–2005
Details: Inside Politics
Organization: NBC News
Role: White House Correspondent
Period: 1977–1982
Rise to Fame
Judy Woodruff rose to prominence for her role on the television show Inside Politics.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Inside Politics (Anchor, 1993-2005)
Notable Coverage
- Peabody Award - Peabody - 2020 - For Individual Achievement
Awards & Achievements
- Peabody Award — Peabody — Individual Achievement
Judy Woodruff Family & Relationships
Judy Woodruff is married to Al Hunt. She has 3 children, including Jeffrey Hunt and Benjamin Hunt.
- Father: William Woodruff
- Mother: Anna Woodruff
- Children:
- Jeffrey Hunt
- Benjamin Hunt
- Lauren Hunt
Personal Information
- Full Name: Judy Woodruff
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1946
- Age: 79
- Birthday: November 20
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Woodruff
- Mother: Anna Woodruff
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Al Hunt
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Al Hunt (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/JudyWoodruff
