David Shepard Smith Jr. is an American media personality (News Anchor and Journalist). He was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is known for Shepard Smith Reporting and The News with Shepard Smith.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: David Shepard Smith Jr.
- Profession: Media Personality
- Current Title: News Anchor
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Media Level: National
- Age: 62 years old
- Date of Birth: January 14, 1964
- Place of Birth: Holly Springs, Mississippi
- Nationality: American
David Shepard Smith Jr. Age
David Shepard Smith Jr. is 62 years old (estimated). He was born in 1964, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
David Shepard Smith Jr. Height
David Shepard Smith Jr. stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in.
David Shepard Smith Jr. Weight
David Shepard Smith Jr.'s weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
He studied at University of Mississippi.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: University of Mississippi
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Career Timeline
| Role | Organization |
|---|---|
| Chief News Anchor | Fox News Jan 1, 1996 – Jan 1, 2019 |
| Anchor | CNBC Jan 1, 2020 – Jan 1, 2022 <p>The News with Shepard Smith</p> |
He has worked as Chief General News Anchor at CNBC.
- Chief General News Anchor at CNBC
- Period: 2020-2022
Rise to Fame
- Joined Fox News Channel at its inception as a reporter and anchor (1996)
Notable Works
Notable works include The News with Shepard Smith and Shepard Smith Reporting.
TV & Streaming
- TV show: The News with Shepard Smith (Anchor, 2020–2022)
- TV show: Shepard Smith Reporting (Anchor, 2013–2019)
David Shepard Smith Jr. Salary
David Shepard Smith Jr. receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
David Shepard Smith Jr. Net Worth
David Shepard Smith Jr.'s net worth is estimated to be between 25000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
David Shepard Smith Jr. Family & Relationships
David Shepard Smith Jr. is divorced. He has 1 sibling, including Benton Smith.
- Father: David Shepard Smith Sr.
- Mother: Dora Ellen Anderson
- Siblings:
- Benton Smith
Lesser Known Facts
- He famously announced his departure from Fox News mid-broadcast in October 2019.
David Shepard Smith Jr. Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Shepard Smith Jr.
- Popular As: Shepard Smith
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 14, 1964
- Age: 62
- Birthday: January 14
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Holly Springs, Mississippi
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: David Shepard Smith Sr.
- Mother: Dora Ellen Anderson
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Virginia Donald
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Gio Graziano (Partner)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/shepnewscnbc