Rita Cosby is an American journalist and special correspondent for Inside Edition.
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Best Known For:The television program Inside Edition
Breakthrough:Joined MSNBC to host the primetime weeknight show Rita Cosby Live & Direct in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Rita Cosby
- Full Name: Rita Cosby
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter
- Known For: The television program Inside Edition
- Current Role: Special correspondent
- Date of Birth: November 18, 1964
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Single
- Beats: Politics / Government
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's career includes news and reporting roles with Inside Edition and MSNBC.
Organization: Inside Edition
Role: Special Correspondent
Period: 2007–Present
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Anchor
Period: 2005–2007
Details: Hosted 'Rita Cosby Live & Direct'
Organization: FOX News Channel
Role: Anchor
Period: 1995–2005
Details: Hosted 'The Big Story Weekend Edition'
Rise to Fame
Rita Cosby rose to prominence for her role on the television show Inside Edition.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Inside Edition, Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father's Past, and Rita Cosby Live & Direct.
Television
- TV Show: Inside Edition (Special Correspondent, 2007-Present)
- 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 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.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rita Cosby
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Reporter
- 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
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Richard Cosby
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $87,000–$380,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $421,000–$6,017,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Richard Cosby (Parent • Father)
