Kelly O'Donnell is an American journalist and white house correspondent for NBC News.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC Nightly News
Breakthrough:Joined NBC News as a national correspondent in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Kelly O'Donnell
- Full Name: Kelly O'Donnell
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program NBC Nightly News
- Current Role: White house correspondent
- Date of Birth: May 17, 1965
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: J. David Ake
Kelly O'Donnell Age
Kelly O'Donnell is about 61 years old as of 2026. Kelly O'Donnell was born in 1965.
Kelly O'Donnell Height
Kelly O'Donnell stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 160 cm.
Education
She attended Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Northwestern University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1987
Career & Work
Kelly O'Donnell's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1994–Present
Rise to Fame
Kelly O'Donnell rose to prominence for her role on the television show NBC Nightly News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: NBC Nightly News (Correspondent, 1994-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Journalism
Kelly O'Donnell Family & Relationships
Kelly O'Donnell is married to J. David Ake.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kelly O'Donnell
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 17, 1965
- Age: 61
- Birthday: May 17
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 3 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: J. David Ake
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/KellyO
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kellyonbc
