Miles O'Brien is an American journalist and science correspondent for Pbs.
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Best Known For:The television program PBS NewsHour
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence as CNN's lead space and aviation correspondent during extensive coverage of NASA shuttle in 1992
10 Quick Facts About Miles O'Brien
- Full Name: Miles O'Brien
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program PBS NewsHour
- Current Role: Science correspondent
- Date of Birth: June 9, 1959
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Journalist, Correspondent, and News Anchor / Newscaster
Miles O'Brien Age
Miles O'Brien is about 67 years old as of 2026. Miles O'Brien was born in 1959.
Education
He attended Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History and French.
- Georgetown University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History and French
- Period: 1981
Career & Work
Miles O'Brien's career includes news and reporting roles with PBS NewsHour and CNN.
Organization: PBS NewsHour
Role: Science Correspondent
Period: Since 2010
Details: Reports on science, aviation, technology, and environment topics.
Organization: CNN
Role: Science, Technology, and Space Anchor
Period: 1992–2008
Details: Atlanta, GA · Served as a prominent space and science correspondent, anchoring American Morning.
Rise to Fame
Miles O'Brien rose to prominence for his role on the television show American Morning.
Notable Works
- TV Show: American Morning (Co-anchor, 2005-2007) — CNN's flagship morning news broadcast series
Notable Coverage
- Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster - CNN - 2003 - Lead anchor for CNN's comprehensive coverage of the Columbia tragedy
Miles O'Brien Family & Relationships
Miles O'Brien is divorced. He has 2 children, Miles O'Brien Jr and Connery O'Brien.
- Children:
- Miles O'Brien Jr
- Connery O'Brien
Lesser Known Facts
- He is an avid private pilot and frequently incorporates his personal aviation knowledge into his reporting.
- In 2014, his left arm was amputated above the elbow following a severe injury from an equipment case mishap.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Miles O'Brien
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 9, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: June 9
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/milesobrien
