Robert MacNeil Biography

Robert Breckenridge Ware MacNeil, popularly known as Robert MacNeil is an accomplished Canadian-American journalist and writer who was born and brought up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a retired television news anchor who partnered with Jim Lehrer to create The MacNeil/Lehrer Report in 1975.

Robert MacNeil Age

MacNeil is 90 years old as of 2021, he was born Robert Breckenridge Ware MacNeil on January 19, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on January 19, every year and his birth sign is Capricorn.

Robert MacNeil Height

MacNeil stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Robert MacNeil Weight

MacNeil has a moderate weight. He has not shared his weight with the public yet. MacNeil’s weight will be listed once we get it from a trustworthy source. Known for his captivating personality, Robert has brown eyes and his hair color is grey.

Robert MacNeil Education

MacNeil is a highly educated and qualified person. He attended a boarding school at Upper Canada College. Later on, he attended Dalhousie University. In 1955, he graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa.

Robert MacNeil Family

MacNeil was born in Montreal, the son of Margaret Virginia (mother) and Robert A. S. MacNeil (father). Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of MacNeil’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Robert MacNeil Wife

MacNeil is currently married to his wife Donna Richards. They tied the knot in 1984. Details about how they met are not yet known. He married his second wife Jane Doherty in 1965. Eighteen years into their marriage, things turned sour and they separated in 1983.

He was also married to his first wife Rosemarie Coopland in 1956. Things did not start well for him. They divorced in 1964. There is no information about his kids.

Robert MacNeil Net Worth

MacNeil’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx) as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Journalist & Writer. Through his various sources of income, Robert has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Robert MacNeil Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about MacNeil.

Robert MacNeil Wiki

• Full Names: Robert Breckenridge Ware MacNeil.
• Popular As: Robert MacNeil.
• Gender: Male.
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist & Writer.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: White.
• Religion: Not Known.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Robert MacNeil Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 90 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn.
• Date of Birth: January 19, 1931.
• Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Birthday: January 19th.

Robert MacNeil Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: Average.
• Weight: Moderate.
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Grey.
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.

Robert MacNeil Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Pending Update.
• Mother: Pending Update.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
• Marital Status: Married.
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Donna Richards.
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
• Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known).

Robert MacNeil Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx) as of 2021.
• Salary: Under Review.
• Source of Income: Journalism.

Robert MacNeil Career

Robert MacNeil News Anchor

MacNeil started working in the news field at ITV in London, then for Reuters. He then started working for NBC News as a correspondent in Washington, D.C., and New York City. He covered President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Dallas for NBC News on November 22, 1963.

After shots rang out in Dealey Plaza, MacNeil, who was with the presidential motorcade, followed crowds running onto the Grassy Knoll. He then headed towards the nearest building and encountered a man leaving the Texas School Book Depository. He asked the man for directions to the nearest telephone.

MacNeil later learned the man he encountered at about 12:33 p.m. CST might have been Lee Harvey Oswald. This conclusion was made by historian William Manchester in his book The Death of a President (1967). For his part, MacNeil says “it was possible, but I had no way of confirming that either of the young men I had spoken to was Oswald.”

At approximately 1:40 PM CST, MacNeil relayed to McGee that White House acting press secretary Malcolm Kilduff had made the official announcement that President Kennedy had died at 1:00 CST. At the beginning of 1967, MacNeil covered American and European politics for the BBC.

Between 1971 and 1974, he hosted the news discussion show Washington Week. He rose to fame during his coverage of the 1973 Senate Watergate hearings with PBS. He also received an Emmy Award for his work. MacNeil retired from his nightly appearances on October 20, 1995.

After the terrorist attacks in New York City and Arlington County, Virginia, on September 11, 2001, he called PBS and offered to help. He joined PBS in its coverage of the attacks and their aftermath, interviewing reporters.

Six years later, MacNeil hosted the PBS television miniseries America at a Crossroads. The miniseries presented independently produced documentaries concerning the “War on Terrorism“.

Robert MacNeil Books

• Breaking News (novel)
• Burden of Desire (novel)
• Eudora Welty: Seeing Black and White

• Looking for My Country: Finding Myself in America
• The People Machine: The Influence of Television on American Politics
• The Right Place at the Right Time

• The Voyage (novel)
• The Way We Were: 1963, The Year Kennedy Was Shot
• The Story of English with Robert McCrum (accompanied by a PBS documentary miniseries in 1986)

• Wordstruck: A Memoir (Published 1989)
• Do You Speak American? (accompanied by a PBS documentary miniseries in 2005)

Robert MacNeil Awards and Achievements

• 1979: Robert MacNeil received an LHD honorary degree from Bates College.
• Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honors, for being “one of the most respected journalists of our time”.
• 1990: Paul White Award, Radio Television Digital News Association.

• 1999: Television Hall of Fame.
• 2008: Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism

Frequently Asked Questions About Robert MacNeil

Who is Robert MacNeil?

MacNeil is a Canadian-American journalist and writer who was born and brought up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a retired television news anchor who partnered with Jim Lehrer to create The MacNeil/Lehrer Report in 1975.

How old is Robert MacNeil?

MacNeil is a Canadian-American national born on January 19, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

How tall is Robert MacNeil?

MacNeil stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Robert MacNeil married?

MacNeil is currently married to his wife Donna Richards. They tied the knot in 1984. Details about how they met are not yet known. He married his second wife Jane Doherty in 1965. Eighteen years into their marriage, things turned sour and they separated in 1983.

How much is Robert MacNeil worth?

MacNeil has a net worth of $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx) as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Robert MacNeil live?

Because of security reasons, MacNeil has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Robert MacNeil dead or alive?

MacNeil is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Robert MacNeil Now?

MacNeil is a retired television news anchor who partnered with Jim Lehrer to create The MacNeil/Lehrer Report in 1975.

MacNeil Contacts

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• Youtube: Pending Update.
• Tiktok: Pending Update.
• Website: Pending Update.

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