Roz Abrams Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Roz Abrams is an American journalist best known for playing Anchor in Eyewitness News.

10 Quick Facts About Roz Abrams

• Full Name: Roz Abrams
• Nationality: American
• Profession: News anchor and journalist
• Known For: The television show Eyewitness News
• Date of Birth: September 7, 1948
• Age: 78 years old
• Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan
• Marital Status: Widowed
• Spouse / Partner: Kenneth Showers
• Popular As: Roslyn Maria Abrams

Roz Abrams Age

Roz Abrams is about 78 years old as of 2026. Roz Abrams was born in 1948.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Western Michigan University, University of Michigan, and other institutions.

• Western Michigan University
  • Qualification: Bachelor of Science
  • Field of Study: Sociology
• University of Michigan
  • Qualification: Master of Science
  • Field of Study: Speech
• New York Institute of Technology
  • Qualification: Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters

Career & Work

Roz Abrams' career includes news and reporting roles with WCBS-TV-TV, a television station and WABC-TV.

Rise to Fame

Notable Works

• TV Show: Eyewitness News (Anchor, 1986-2003) — WABC-TV flagship news program

Notable Coverage

• Chernobyl nuclear disaster - 1986 - Among the major international stories covered during her broadcasting career
• End of apartheid in South Africa - WABC-TV - Covered developments associated with the end of apartheid
• September 11 attacks - WABC-TV - 2001 - Reported on the terrorist attacks in New York City
• Northeast blackout - WABC-TV - 2003 - Covered the widespread electricity blackout affecting New York and the northeastern United States

Awards & Achievements

• New York Association of Black Journalists Award — New York Association of Black Journalists — The Sounds of Harlem
• Local Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — 2004 — Television journalism
• Gracie Award — American Women in Radio and Television — 2006 — Broadcasting achievement
• Ed Bradley Lifetime Achievement Award — 2008 — Lifetime achievement in journalism
• Elinor Guggenheimer Lifetime Achievement Award — New York Women's Agenda — 2013 — Lifetime achievement

Roz Abrams Family & Relationships

Roz Abrams is widowed. She has 2 children, Denise and Melissa.

• Children:
  • Denise
  • Melissa

Lesser Known Facts

• Was born in Lansing, Michigan, on September 7, 1948.
• Was the first African American female journalist hired by WABC-TV.
• Was the first African American vice president of the Atlanta Press Club.
• Has two daughters, Denise and Melissa.
• Retired from journalism in 2010.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Roz Abrams
• Popular As: Roslyn Maria Abrams
• Gender: Female
• Occupation: News anchor and journalist
• Nationality: American
• Living Status: Alive
• Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

• Date of Birth: September 7, 1948
• Age: 78
• Birthday: September 7
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan

Family & Relationships

• Marital Status: Widowed
• Spouse / Partner: Kenneth Showers

Net Worth & Income

• Salary: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
• Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
• Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

• Kenneth Showers (Spouse • Husband)
• Ernie Anastos (Colleague • Co-anchor at WABC and WCBS)

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