Rick Leventhal is an American journalist and correspondent for Independent.
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Best Known For:Correspondent at Independent
Breakthrough:Joined FOX News Channel at its early stages and became one of its lead field correspondents for major global events in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Rick Leventhal
- Full Name: Rick Leventhal
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent and reporter
- Known For: Spouse of Kelly Dodd
- Current Employer: Independent
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Silver Spring, Maryland
- Marital Status: Married
- Beats: Politics / Government, International / Foreign Affairs, and Crime / Public Safety
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
He attended American University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- American University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
Career & Work
Rick Leventhal's career includes news and reporting roles with FOX News, a news outlet.
Organization: FOX News
Role: Senior Correspondent
Period: 1997–2021
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Rick Leventhal became known for his work as correspondent at Independent.
Notable Coverage
- 9/11 Terror Attacks - FOX News - 2001 - First reporter on the scene at the World Trade Center
- Iraq War - FOX News - 2003 - Embedded with the US Marines during the invasion
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
- Children:
- Veronica Leventhal (1991)
- Shoshana Leventhal (1996)
Lesser Known Facts
- He has reported from multiple combat zones and natural disaster sites across the world over three decades.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rick 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: Silver Spring, Maryland
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Dr. Allan Leventhal
- Mother: Carol Leventhal
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kelly Dodd
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Kelly Dodd (Spouse • Reality TV Personality)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rickleventhal/
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/RickLeventhal
