Miles O’Brien Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Miles O'Brien is an American science correspondent best known for NOVA.

10 Quick Facts About Miles O'Brien

• Full Name: Miles O'Brien
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Media Personality
• Known For: PBS NewsHour
• Current Role: Science Correspondent
• Age: 66 years old
• Date of Birth: June 9, 1959
• Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
• Marital Status: Divorced
• Specialization: Correspondent, Producer, 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.

• Georgetown University
  • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
  • Field of Study: History

Career & Work

Miles O'Brien has worked in television journalism and broadcasting.

Rise to Fame

Notable Works

Notable works include NOVA.

TV & Streaming

• TV show: NOVA (Producer/Director)

Notable Coverage

• Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster — CNN — 2003 — <p>16 hours of live continuous coverage</p>

Awards & Achievements

• Peabody Award — Peabody
  Coverage of Hurricane Katrina

Miles O'Brien Salary

Miles O'Brien receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.

Miles O'Brien Net Worth

Miles O'Brien's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

Miles O'Brien Family & Relationships

Miles O'Brien is divorced. He has 2 children, including Miles O'Brien Jr. and Connery O'Brien.

• Children:
  • Miles O'Brien Jr.
  • Connery O'Brien

Lesser Known Facts

• In 2014, O'Brien underwent an emergency amputation of his left arm just above the elbow following an injury sustained while packing camera gear.

Miles O'Brien Facts

Personal Information

• Full Name: Miles O'Brien
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: Media Personality
• Nationality: American
• Living Status: Alive
• Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

• Date of Birth: June 9, 1959
• Age: 66
• Birthday: June 9
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan

Measurements

• Height: Not publicly disclosed
• Weight: Not publicly disclosed

Family & Relationships

• Marital Status: Divorced

Net Worth & Income

• Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
• Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
• Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
• Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

• X (Twitter): https://x.com/milesobrien