Paul Anthony Gigot is an American journalist and editorial page editor and vice president for The Wall Street Journal.
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Best Known For:The television program Journal Editorial Report
Breakthrough:Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his insightful political analysis in Potomac Watch in 2000
10 Quick Facts About Paul Anthony Gigot
- Full Name: Paul Anthony Gigot
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Editor,commentator,analyst
- Known For: The television program Journal Editorial Report
- Current Role: Editorial page editor and vice president
- Current Employer: The WALL Street Journal
- Date of Birth: May 24, 1955
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas
- Specialization: Editor and Commentator / Analyst
Paul Anthony Gigot Age
Paul Anthony Gigot is about 71 years old as of 2026. Paul Anthony Gigot was born in 1955.
Education
He attended Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English Literature context.
- Dartmouth College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English Literature context
- Period: 1977
Career & Work
Paul Anthony Gigot's career includes news and reporting roles with The Wall Street Journal.
Organization: The Wall Street Journal
Role: Editorial Page Editor and Vice President
Period: 2001–Present
Details: New York City · Directs the opinion pages and editorials for the domestic, Asian, and European print editions.
Organization: The Wall Street Journal
Role: Political Columnist
Period: 1987–2001
Details: Authored the influential weekly political column Potomac Watch.
Organization: The Wall Street Journal
Role: Asia Correspondent
Period: 1982–1984
Details: Hong Kong · Covered regional banking, development, and political shifts across East Asia.
Rise to Fame
Paul Anthony Gigot rose to prominence for his role on the television show Journal Editorial Report.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Journal Editorial Report (Moderator and Host, 2001-Present) — Weekly public affairs cable program broadcasting on FOX News Channel
Notable Coverage
- Philippine Political Transition Coverage - The Wall Street Journal - 1982 - Won an Overseas Press Club award for investigative news coverage
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Commentary — Pulitzer Prize Board — Recognized for his weekly column Potomac Watch
Lesser Known Facts
- Served a one-year public policy sabbatical as a White House Fellow during the Reagan administration.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Paul Anthony Gigot
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Editor,commentator,analyst
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 24, 1955
- Age: 70
- Birthday: May 24
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
