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Patrick Joseph Buchanan Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

Patrick Joseph Buchanan is an American journalist best known for playing Co-host in Crossfire.

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Best Known For:The television show Crossfire
Breakthrough:Presidential Candidate in 1992

10 Quick Facts About Patrick Joseph Buchanan

  • Full Name: Patrick Joseph Buchanan
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television show Crossfire
  • Current Role: Author and columnist
  • Date of Birth: November 2, 1938
  • Age: 87 years old
  • Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Shelley Ann Scarney
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Patrick Joseph Buchanan Age

Patrick Joseph Buchanan is about 88 years old as of 2026. Patrick Joseph Buchanan was born in 1938.

Patrick Joseph Buchanan Height

Patrick Joseph Buchanan stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Georgetown University and Columbia University.

  • Georgetown University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: English and Philosophy
  • Columbia University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism
    • Period: 1962

Career & Work

Patrick Joseph Buchanan's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with CNN and White House.

Organization: CNN
Role: Co-host
Period: 1982–1999
Details: Crossfire
Organization: White House
Role: Advisor
Period: 1969–1974

Rise to Fame

Patrick Joseph Buchanan rose to prominence for his role on the television show Crossfire.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Crossfire and The McLaughlin Group.

  • TV Show: Crossfire (Co-host, 1982-1999)
  • TV Show: The McLaughlin Group (Panelist)

Patrick Joseph Buchanan Family & Relationships

Patrick Joseph Buchanan is married to Shelley Ann Scarney. He has 1 sibling, Bay Buchanan.

  • Father: William Baldwin Buchanan
  • Mother: Catherine Elizabeth
  • Siblings:
    • Bay Buchanan

Lesser Known Facts

  • He was a co-founder of The American Conservative magazine.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Patrick Joseph Buchanan
  • Popular As: Pat Buchanan
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 2, 1938
  • Age: 87
  • Birthday: November 2
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Washington, D.C

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 0 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Father: William Baldwin Buchanan
  • Mother: Catherine Elizabeth
  • Siblings: Bay Buchanan
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Shelley Ann Scarney

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

Related Biographies

  • Shelley Ann Scarney (Spouse • Wife)
  • Bay Buchanan (Sibling • Sister)
  • Richard Nixon (Colleague • White House Advisor)

Online Presence

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

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