• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Informationcradle logo

InformationCradle

Clear, Reliable Facts About Public Figures

Rita Cosby Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on February 20, 2026: By Josphat G

Rita Cosby is an American special correspondent best known for Inside Edition and Rita Cosby Live & Direct.

Popularity
#2767 Most Popular
#2767 Overall #912 in Media Personalities
Score: 37 Boosts: 0

Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.

10 Quick Facts About Rita Cosby

  • Full Name: Rita Cosby
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Known For: Inside Edition
  • Current Role: Special Correspondent
  • Age: 61 years old
  • Date of Birth: November 18, 1964
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Specialization: Reporter
Rita Cosby Photo
Rita Cosby Photo

Rita Cosby Age

Rita Cosby is about 62 years old as of 2026. Rita Cosby was born in 1964.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at University of South Carolina and Greenwich High School.

  • University of South Carolina
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
  • Greenwich High School
    • Qualification: High School Diploma

Career & Work

Rita Cosby has worked in television journalism and broadcasting.

Organization: Fox News Channel
Role: Anchor
Period: 1995–2005
Details: Hosted 'The Big Story Weekend Edition'
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Anchor
Period: 2005–2007
Details: Hosted 'Rita Cosby Live & Direct'
Organization: Inside Edition
Role: Special Correspondent
Period: 2007–Present

Rise to Fame

Rita Cosby gained widespread recognition through the television show Inside Edition.

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)

Related People

Cory Chapman Photo
Cory Chapman
American Media Personality
Del Bigtree Photo
Del Matthew Bigtree
American Media Personality
Jimmy Fallon Image
James Thomas Fallon
American Media Personality
Kari Byron Image
Kari Byron
American Media Personality
Wesley Morris
American Media Personality
Jomari Goyso Image
Josemaría Goyso
Spanish Media Personality
Aaron McClelland Gamble Image
Aaron McClelland Gamble
American Famous Person
Ginger Billy Photo
Adam Parkins
American Digital Creator
Alana Soares Image
Alana Soares
American Entertainer

Filed Under: Media Personalities

Primary Sidebar

Footer

Contact Us

  • Contact us
  • About us
  • Editorial Standards
  • Privacy Policy

About Us

InformationCradle makes facts about celebrities, media personalities and public figures easy to find, easy to understand and easy to explore.

Editorial Staff

Our Editorial Staff is a team of expert writers and editors led by Josphat Gachie and trusted by millions of readers worldwide. We endeavor to keep our content True, Accurate, Correct, Original and Up to Date.


Home | About Us | Contact Us| Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 · Powerd by . InformationCradle · Log in