Best Known For:The television program Get Real with Rick Dancer
Breakthrough:Began television journalism at KCBY-TV in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Rick Dancer
- Full Name: Rick Dancer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Current Role: Host and independent video producer
- Place of Birth: Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
- Birth Year: 1959
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kathy Dancer
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Social Video Host
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest and Politics / Government
Rick Dancer Age
Rick Dancer is about 67 years old as of 2026. Rick Dancer was born in 1959.
Popularity
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Hillsboro High School, Portland Community College, and other institutions.
- Hillsboro High School
- Period: 1977
- Portland Community College
- Pacific University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: 1983
Career & Work
Rick Dancer's career includes news and reporting roles with KEZI-TV, a television station and KVAL-TV.
Role: Oregon Secretary of State Candidate
Period: 2008
Details: Oregon, United States
Organization: KEZI-TV
Role: Television News Anchor and Journalist
Period: 1989–2008
Details: Eugene, Oregon, United States · Worked as a television journalist for nearly two decades before resigning to campaign for public office.
Organization: KVAL-TV
Role: Television Journalist
Period: 1987–1989
Details: Oregon, United States · Worked in television news before joining KEZI.
Organization: KCBY-TV
Role: Television Journalist
Period: 1985–1987
Details: Oregon, United States · Early professional television journalism position.
Role: Host and Producer, Get Real with Rick Dancer
Details: Pacific Northwest, United States
Rise to Fame
Rick Dancer rose to prominence for his role on the digital series Get Real with Rick Dancer.
Notable Works
- Digital Series: Get Real with Rick Dancer (Host, 2010-Present) — A nightly live digital production focusing on Pacific Northwest backstories
Notable Coverage
- Thurston High School shooting - KEZI-TV - 1998 - Covered the school shooting in Springfield, Oregon
- Oregon and Pacific Northwest community stories - Get Real with Rick Dancer - 2026 - Produces interviews and programmes featuring businesses, community organisations and local residents
Rick Dancer Family & Relationships
Rick Dancer is married to Kathy Dancer. He has 2 children, Jake Dancer and Jess Dancer.
- Father: Roy Dancer
- Mother: Betty Dancer
- Children:
- Jake Dancer
- Jess Dancer
Lesser Known Facts
- Moved with Kathy from Oregon to Montana.
- His official biography describes 25 years working as a journalist and television news anchor in western Oregon.
- Has two sons, Jake and Jess.
- His current storytelling work includes digital video, interviews and regional community projects.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rick Dancer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1959
- Place of Birth: Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Family & Relationships
- Father: Roy Dancer
- Mother: Betty Dancer
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kathy Dancer
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $73,000–$319,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $390,000–$5,574,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Kathy Dancer (Spouse • Wife since July 1983.)
Online Presence
- youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@RickDancerTV
- facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GetRealwithRickDancer
