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Robert MacNeil Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 18, 2026: By Josphat G

Robert MacNeil is a Canadian journalist and former news anchor for Pbs.

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Best Known For:The television program The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
Breakthrough:Launched 'The Robert MacNeil Report' on PBS, which became a national landmark in 1975

10 Quick Facts About Robert MacNeil

  • Full Name: Robert MacNeil
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
  • Current Role: Former news anchor
  • Current Employer: PBS
  • Date of Birth: January 19, 1931
  • Age: 95 years old
  • Place of Birth: Montreal
  • Marital Status: Widowed
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Robert MacNeil Age

Robert MacNeil is about 95 years old as of 2026. Robert MacNeil was born in 1931.

Education

He attended Carleton University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.

  • Carleton University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Robert MacNeil's career includes news and reporting roles with PBS.

Organization: PBS
Role: Co-anchor
Period: 1975–1995
Details: Hosted the MacNeil/Lehrer Report

Rise to Fame

Robert MacNeil rose to prominence for his role on the television show The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour (Co-anchor, 1975-1995)

Awards & Achievements

  • Peabody Award — University of Georgia — Journalism Excellence

Robert MacNeil Family & Relationships

Robert MacNeil is widowed. He has 1 child, Ian MacNeil.

  • Father: Robert MacNeil
  • Mother: Margaret MacNeil
  • Children:
    • Ian MacNeil

Lesser Known Facts

  • He was a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Robert MacNeil
  • Popular As: Robin MacNeil
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 19, 1931
  • Age: 95
  • Birthday: January 19
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Montreal

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Robert MacNeil
  • Mother: Margaret MacNeil
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Donna MacNeil
  • Children: Ian MacNeil

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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