Rick Leventhal is an American journalist and host, the leventhal report for Independent.
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Best Known For:The television program The Leventhal Report
Breakthrough:Began working in local television news in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Rick Leventhal
- Full Name: Rick Leventhal
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent and reporter
- Known For: The television program The Leventhal Report
- Current Employer: Independent
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Christian County, Kentucky, United States
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kelly Dodd
Rick Leventhal Age
Rick Leventhal is about 66 years old as of 2026. Rick Leventhal was born in 1960.
Rick Leventhal Height
Rick Leventhal stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Montgomery Blair High School and American University.
- Montgomery Blair High School
- Period: 1978
- American University
Career & Work
Rick Leventhal's career includes news and reporting roles with Newsmax and FOX News Channel, a news outlet.
Organization: Newsmax
Role: Host, The Leventhal Report
Period: 2024–Present
Details: United States
Organization: FOX News Channel
Role: Senior Correspondent
Period: 1997–2021
Details: United States · Spent approximately 24 years with FOX News, reporting major domestic and international breaking news.
Role: Local Television Reporter and Anchor
Period: 1987–1997
Details: United States
Rise to Fame
Rick Leventhal gained recognition as host, The Leventhal Report on the television show The Leventhal Report.
Notable Coverage
- September 11 attacks - FOX News Channel - 2001 - Reported from the World Trade Center disaster scene in New York City
- Iraq War - FOX News Channel - 2003 - Reported as an embedded correspondent with United States military forces
- Major international conflicts and breaking news - FOX News Channel - Covered international and domestic breaking news during his long career as a correspondent
- American political and international news - Newsmax2 - 2026 - Presents current affairs reporting, interviews and analysis on The Leventhal Report
Rick Leventhal Family & Relationships
Rick Leventhal is married to Kelly Dodd. He has 2 children, Veronica Leventhal and Shoshana Leventhal.
- Father: Dr. Allan Leventhal
- Mother: Carol Leventhal
- Siblings:
- Scott Leventhal
- Leigh
- Children:
- Veronica Leventhal (1991)
- Shoshana Leventhal (1996)
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked in several local television markets before joining FOX News.
- Reported from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
- Married television personality Kelly Dodd in 2020.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rick Leventhal
- Popular As: Richard Gary Leventhal
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Correspondent and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: January 24
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Dr. Allan Leventhal
- Mother: Carol Leventhal
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kelly Dodd
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
Related Biographies
- Kelly Dodd (Spouse • Television personality whom Leventhal married in 2020.)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rickleventhal/
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/RickLeventhal
