Paula Zahn is an American journalist and host for Investigation Discovery.
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Best Known For:The television program On the Case with Paula Zahn
Breakthrough:Established herself as a prominent national anchor through long-running roles at CBS News and CNN
10 Quick Facts About Paula Zahn
- Full Name: Paula Zahn
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer: Investigation Discovery
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
- Birth Year: 1956
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Beats: Crime / Public Safety and Investigations
Paula Zahn Age
Paula Zahn is about 70 years old as of 2026. Paula Zahn was born in 1956.
Education
She attended Stephens College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Stephens College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Paula Zahn's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and Investigation Discovery.
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Organization: Investigation Discovery
Role: Host
Rise to Fame
Paula Zahn rose to prominence for her role on the television show On the Case with Paula Zahn.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes On the Case with Paula Zahn and Paula Zahn Now.
- TV Show: On the Case with Paula Zahn (Host, 2009-Present) — Long-running true crime documentary series
- TV Show: Paula Zahn Now (Anchor) — Nightly news program on CNN
Notable Coverage
- Extensive true crime and investigative journalism - Investigation Discovery - A primary face of true crime broadcasting
Personal Information
- Full Name: Paula Zahn
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1956
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
