Raj Mathai is an American journalist and primary news anchor for KNTV.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC Bay Area News
Breakthrough:Became the first Indian sportscaster for a network affiliate in the United States in 1995
10 Quick Facts About Raj Mathai
- Full Name: Raj Mathai
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program NBC Bay Area News
- Current Role: Primary news anchor
- Current Employer: KNTV
- Date of Birth: March 28, 1971
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of Birth: Trivandrum, Kerala
- Marital Status: Married
Raj Mathai Age
Raj Mathai is 55 years old. He was born on March 28, 1971, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Education
He attended San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science.
- San Diego State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Political Science
- Period: 1993
Career & Work
Raj Mathai's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC Bay Area (KNTV) and KYMA-DT.
Organization: NBC Bay Area (KNTV)
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1998–Present
Details: San Francisco Bay Area · Primary anchor for 6pm, 7pm, and 11pm newscasts.
Organization: KYMA-DT
Role: Sportscaster
Period: 1995
Details: Yuma, AZ
Rise to Fame
Raj Mathai rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Interview.
Notable Works
- TV Show: The Interview (Host) — Series featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers
Notable Coverage
- Olympic Games Coverage - NBC Bay Area - Reported on-location from Olympics in Tokyo, London, Vancouver, Turin, Athens, and Salt Lake City
Raj Mathai Family & Relationships
- Father: TJ Mathew
Lesser Known Facts
- He has been an Olympic torch bearer three times (1996, 2002, 2008).
Personal Information
- Full Name: Raj Mathai
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 28, 1971
- Age: 55
- Birthday: March 28
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Trivandrum, Kerala
Family & Relationships
- Father: TJ Mathew
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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