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Sharyn Alfonsi Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on June 5, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

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
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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: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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  • Matt Eagan (Spouse • Husband)

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