Rita Cosby is an American media personality (Reporter). She was born in Brooklyn, New York. She is known for Inside Edition and Rita Cosby Live & Direct.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Rita Cosby
- Profession: Media Personality
- Current Employer: Inside Edition
- Current Title: Special Correspondent
- Current Program: Inside Edition
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Specialization: Reporter
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Nationality: American
Rita Cosby Age
Rita Cosby is 62 years old (estimated). She was born in 1964, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
Rita Cosby Height
Rita Cosby's height has not been publicly reported.
Rita Cosby Weight
Rita Cosby's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
She attended institutions including University of South Carolina and Greenwich High School.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: University of South Carolina
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Education 2
- Institution Name: Greenwich High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
Career & Work
Career Timeline
| Role | Organization |
|---|---|
| Special Correspondent | Inside Edition Jan 1, 2007 – Present |
| Anchor | MSNBC Jan 1, 2005 – Jan 1, 2007 <p>Hosted 'Rita Cosby Live & Direct'</p> |
| Anchor | Fox News Channel Jan 1, 1995 – Jan 1, 2005 <p>Hosted 'The Big Story Weekend Edition'</p> |
Rise to Fame
- Joined MSNBC to host the primetime weeknight show Rita Cosby Live & Direct. (2005)
- Served as a lead reporter for Fox News Channel during the 1996 and 2000 Presidential campaigns. (1996)
Notable Works
Notable works include Inside Edition, Rita Cosby Live & Direct, and Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father's Past, among others.
TV & Streaming
- TV show: Inside Edition (Special Correspondent, since 2007)
- TV show: Rita Cosby Live & Direct (Anchor, 2005–2007)
Books
- Book: Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father's Past (Author, 2010) — Best-selling memoir
Rita Cosby Salary
Rita Cosby receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Rita Cosby Net Worth
Rita Cosby's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
Rita Cosby Family & Relationships
- Father: Richard Cosby
Lesser Known Facts
- Conducted historic back-to-back interviews with Yasser Arafat and Ariel Sharon during her tenure at Fox News.
Rita Cosby Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rita Cosby
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 18, 1964
- Age: 61
- Birthday: November 18
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Measurements
- Height: Not publicly disclosed
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Richard Cosby
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Richard Cosby (Parent • Father)