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
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
Related Biographies
- Jim Lehrer (Colleague • Longtime Co-anchor)
