Kurt Loder is an American journalist and film critic and host for SiriusXM.
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Best Known For:True Stories
Breakthrough:Became the face of MTV News, anchoring the definitive youth news program 'The Week in... in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Kurt Loder
- Full Name: Kurt Loder
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: True Stories
- Current Role: Film Critic and Host
- Current Employer:SiriusXM
- Age: 81 years old
- Date of Birth: May 5, 1945
- Place of Birth: Ocean City, New Jersey
- Specialization: Journalist, TV Host, and Commentator / Analyst

Kurt Loder Age
Kurt Loder is about 81 years old as of 2026. Kurt Loder was born in 1945.
Kurt Loder Height
Kurt Loder stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Career & Work
Kurt Loder's career includes news and reporting roles with MTV News, a news outlet and Rolling Stone.
Organization: MTV News
Role: Anchor
Period: 1987–2005
Details: New York, NY · Host of The Week in Rock.
Organization: Rolling Stone
Role: Editor
Period: 1979–1988
Details: New York, NY
Rise to Fame
Kurt Loder rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Week in Rock.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Week in Rock and I, Tina.
Book
- Book: I, Tina (Co-author, 1986) — Autobiography of Tina Turner.
Other
- Work: The Week in Rock (Host, 1987-2005) — MTV's flagship news program.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kurt Loder
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 5, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: May 5
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Ocean City, New Jersey
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/kurt_loder









