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
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
