Sharyn Alfonsi is an American journalist and correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program 60 Minutes
Breakthrough:Joined 60 Minutes as a correspondent in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Sharyn Alfonsi
- Full Name: Sharyn Alfonsi
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program 60 Minutes
- Current Employer: CBS News
- Place of Birth: McLean, Virginia
- Birth Year: 1972
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Matt Eagan
- Beats: Investigations
Sharyn Alfonsi Age
Sharyn Alfonsi is about 54 years old as of 2026. Sharyn Alfonsi was born in 1972.
Education
She attended University of Mississippi, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Mississippi
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Sharyn Alfonsi's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet and ABC News.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent, 60 Minutes
Period: 2015–Present
Organization: ABC News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 2004–2012
Details: Reported for programs such as Good Morning America and World News.
Rise to Fame
Sharyn Alfonsi rose to prominence for her role on the television show 60 Minutes.
Notable Works
- TV Show: 60 Minutes (Correspondent, 2015-Present) — Long-running news magazine program on CBS
Notable Coverage
- Coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy - CBS News - 2012 - Alfonsi was one of the first journalists on the ground in Jersey Shore
Sharyn Alfonsi Family & Relationships
Sharyn Alfonsi is married to Matt Eagan.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sharyn Alfonsi
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1972
- Place of Birth: McLean, Virginia
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Matt Eagan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Matt Eagan (Spouse • Husband)
