Paula Zahn is an American journalist best known for playing Host and executive producer in On the Case with Paula Zahn.
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Best Known For:The television program On the Case with Paula Zahn
Breakthrough:Joined ABC News for national television reporting in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Paula Zahn
- Full Name: Paula Zahn
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Current Role: Host and executive producer
- Date of Birth: February 24, 1956
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Popular As: Paula Ann Zahn
- Specialization: Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and TV Host
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
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
Paula Zahn's career includes news and reporting roles with Investigation Discovery and CNN.
Organization: Investigation Discovery
Role: Host and executive producer
Period: 2009–Present
Details: Hosts the true-crime documentary series On the Case with Paula Zahn; episodes released in 2026.
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor and host
Period: 2001–2007
Details: Hosted Paula Zahn Now.
Organization: FOX News
Role: Anchor and host
Period: 1999–2001
Organization: CBS News
Role: Morning news anchor and co-host
Period: 1990–1999
Organization: ABC News
Role: Anchor and co-host
Period: 1987–1990
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, Paula Zahn Now, and CBS This Morning.
- TV Show: On the Case with Paula Zahn (Host and executive producer, 2009-Present)
- TV Show: Paula Zahn Now (Host, 2003-2007)
- TV Show: CBS This Morning (Co-host)
- TV Show: The Edge with Paula Zahn (Host)
Awards & Achievements
- Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame induction — FOX Valley Arts Hall of Fame — 2006 — Broadcast journalism
Personal Information
- Full Name: Paula Zahn
- Popular As: Paula Ann Zahn
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 24, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: February 24
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
