Stephen A.
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Best Known For:The television program First Take
Breakthrough:Gained recognition as a commentator and host on First Take
10 Quick Facts About Stephen A. Smith
- Full Name: Stephen A. Smith
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program First Take
- Current Role: Commentator and host
- Current Employer: CNN
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1967
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City
- Marital Status: Single
Stephen A. Smith Age
Stephen A. Smith is about 59 years old as of 2026. Stephen A. Smith was born in 1967.
Education
He attended Winston-Salem State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.
- Winston-Salem State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Mass Communication
Career & Work
Stephen A. Smith's career includes sports broadcasting roles with ESPN and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Commentator and Analyst
Period: 2012–Present
Details: United States
Organization: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Role: Sports Columnist
Period: 1994–2007
Details: Philadelphia, PA
Notable Works
Notable media work includes First Take and The Stephen A. Smith Show.
Television
- TV Show: First Take (Featured Commentator, 2012-Present) — ESPN's flagship morning sports debate program
Podcasts
- Podcast: The Stephen A. Smith Show (Host) — A cross-platform talk show covering sports, culture, and political events
Notable Coverage
- NBA Finals Coverage - ESPN - A regular analyst and leading voice across multi-platform coverage of the NBA postseason
Stephen A. Smith Salary
Stephen A. Smith has a reported estimated annual base salary of $20,000,000 for .
Stephen A. Smith Family & Relationships
Stephen A. Smith is single.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Stephen A. Smith
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1967
- Age: 59
- Birthday: October 14
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: New York City
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $20,000,000
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
