Scott Pelley is an American journalist and correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program 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: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television program 60 Minutes
- Current Employer: CBS News
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1957
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jane Boone Pelley
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
- 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, Reece Pelley and Blair Pelley.
- Children:
- Reece Pelley
- Blair Pelley
Personal Information
- Full Name: Scott Pelley
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1957
- Age: 69
- 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
