Sam Rubin is an American journalist best known for playing Entertainment anchor and reporter in KTLA Morning News.
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Best Known For:The television show KTLA Morning News
Breakthrough:Joined the KTLA Morning News team in 1991
10 Quick Facts About Sam Rubin
- Full Name: Sam Rubin
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television show KTLA Morning News
- Date of Birth: February 16, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: San Diego, California
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Reporter, News Anchor / Newscaster, and TV Host
- Beats: Entertainment
Sam Rubin Age
Sam Rubin is about 66 years old as of 2026. Sam Rubin was born in 1960.
Education
He attended Occidental College.
- Occidental College
Career & Work
Sam Rubin's career includes news and reporting roles with SAG-AFTRA and KTLA-TV, a television station.
Organization: SAG-AFTRA
Role: Los Angeles Local Board member
Period: 2021–2024
Details: Los Angeles, California · Served as chair of the Los Angeles Local Broadcast Steering Committee.
Organization: KTLA-TV
Role: Weekday entertainment anchor and reporter, KTLA Morning News
Period: 1991–2024
Details: Los Angeles, California · Served on weekday morning news until his death on May 10, 2024.
Rise to Fame
Sam Rubin rose to prominence for his role on the television show KTLA Morning News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes KTLA Morning News, Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema, and Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin.
- TV Show: KTLA Morning News (Entertainment anchor and reporter, 1991-2024)
- TV Show: Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema (Executive producer) — Produced annual Critics Choice television specials
- TV Show: Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin (Executive producer and host)
Awards & Achievements
- Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award — Television Academy — Posthumous recognition for more than three decades of entertainment reporting.
- Golden Mike Award — Entertainment reporting
Lesser Known Facts
- Rubin was active in SAG-AFTRA broadcast union leadership.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sam Rubin
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 16, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: February 16
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: San Diego, California
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
