Scott Pelley is an American journalist and correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:60 Minutes
Breakthrough:Became the anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Scott Pelley
- Full Name: Scott Pelley
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: 60 Minutes
- Current Role: Correspondent
- Current Employer:CBS News
- Age: 68 years old
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1957
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
Scott Pelley Age
Scott Pelley is about 69 years old as of 2026. Scott Pelley was born in 1957.
Education
He attended Texas Tech University, where he studied Journalism.
- Texas Tech University
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1970s
Career & Work
Scott Pelley's career includes news and reporting roles with 60 Minutes and CBS Evening News, a news outlet.
Organization: 60 Minutes
Role: Correspondent
Period: 2004–Present
Details: New York
Organization: CBS Evening News
Role: Anchor
Period: 2011–2017
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Scott Pelley rose to prominence for his role for the book Truth Worth Telling.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Truth Worth Telling.
Book
- Book: Truth Worth Telling (Author, 2019)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Exceptional journalism
Scott Pelley Family & Relationships
Scott Pelley is married to Jane Boone Pelley. He has 2 children, including Reece Pelley and Blair Pelley.
- Children:
- Reece Pelley
- Blair Pelley
Personal Information
- Full Name: Scott Pelley
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1957
- Age: 68
- Birthday: July 28
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jane Boone Pelley
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/ScottPelley
