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Russ Mitchell Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 17, 2026: By Josphat G

Russ Mitchell is an American journalist and lead anchor for WKYC.

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Best Known For:The television program 3News
Breakthrough:Became the anchor of the weekend edition of the CBS Evening News, reaching a national audience in 2006

10 Quick Facts About Russ Mitchell

  • Full Name: Russ Mitchell
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and correspondent
  • Known For: The television program 3News
  • Current Role: Lead anchor
  • Current Employer: WKYC
  • Date of Birth: March 25, 1960
  • Age: 66 years old
  • Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Marital Status: Married
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Russ Mitchell Age

Russ Mitchell is about 66 years old as of 2026. Russ Mitchell was born in 1960.

Russ Mitchell Height

Russ Mitchell stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. This is approximately 180 cm.

Education

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

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

Career & Work

Russ Mitchell's career includes news and reporting roles with WKYC-TV, a television station and CBS News.

Organization: WKYC-TV
Role: Lead Anchor
Period: 2012–Present
Details: Cleveland, OH
Organization: CBS News
Role: Anchor and Correspondent
Period: 1992–2011
Details: New York, NY

Rise to Fame

Russ Mitchell rose to prominence for his role on the television show CBS Evening News.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: CBS Evening News (Weekend Anchor, 2006-2011)

Russ Mitchell Family & Relationships

Russ Mitchell is married to Karina Mitchell.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Russ Mitchell
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 25, 1960
  • Age: 66
  • Birthday: March 25
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 11 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Karina Mitchell

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/russwkyc

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