Leon Harris is an American journalist and news anchor for NBC Washington.
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Best Known For:The television program News4 at 4 and News4 at 11
Breakthrough:Gained recognition as a news anchor on News4 at 4 and News4 at 11
10 Quick Facts About Leon Harris
- Full Name: Leon Harris
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program News4 at 4 and News4 at 11
- Current Employer: NBC Washington
- Date of Birth: July 7, 1961
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dawn Harris
Leon Harris Age
Leon Harris is about 65 years old as of 2026. Leon Harris was born in 1961.
Education
He attended Ohio University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications.
- Ohio University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: 1983
Career & Work
Leon Harris' career includes news and reporting roles with NBC4 Washington and WJLA-TV, a television station.
Organization: NBC4 Washington
Role: Anchor
Period: 2017–Present
Organization: WJLA-TV
Role: Anchor
Period: 2003–2016
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Period: 1983–2003
Details: Atlanta
Rise to Fame
Leon Harris rose to prominence for his role on the television show CNN NewsSide.
Notable Works
- TV Show: CNN NewsSide (Anchor)
Leon Harris Family & Relationships
Leon Harris is married to Dawn Harris. He has 2 children, Lauren Harris and Leon Harris III.
- Father: Leon Harris Sr
- Mother: Lorrene Harris
- Children:
- Lauren Harris
- Leon Harris III
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leon Harris
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 7, 1961
- Age: 64
- Birthday: July 7
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio
Family & Relationships
- Father: Leon Harris Sr
- Mother: Lorrene Harris
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dawn Harris
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/leonnbc4
