Stephen Sackur is a British journalist best known for playing Presenter in Hardtalk.
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Best Known For:The television program HARDtalk
Breakthrough:Became the main presenter of HARDtalk, replacing Tim Sebastian in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Stephen Sackur
- Full Name: Stephen Sackur
- Nationality: British
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television program HARDtalk
- Current Employer: BBC
- Date of Birth: January 9, 1964
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Spilsby, Lincolnshire
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Zina Sackur
Stephen Sackur Age
Stephen Sackur is about 62 years old as of 2026. Stephen Sackur was born in 1964.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Cambridge and Harvard University.
- University of Cambridge
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
- Harvard University
Career & Work
Stephen Sackur's career includes news and reporting roles with BBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Presenter of HARDtalk
Period: 2004–Present
Details: London · Conducts in-depth interviews with global leaders.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Washington Correspondent
Period: 1997–2002
Details: Covered the Clinton and Bush administrations.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Middle East Correspondent
Period: 1992–1997
Details: Jerusalem/Cairo · Covered the peace process and regional conflicts.
Rise to Fame
Stephen Sackur rose to prominence for his role on the television show HARDtalk.
Notable Works
- TV Show: HARDtalk (Presenter, 2004-Present) — BBC flagship interview program
Notable Coverage
- Gulf War Reporting - BBC News - 1991 - Covered the conflict from the front lines
Stephen Sackur Family & Relationships
Stephen Sackur is married to Zina Sackur.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Stephen Sackur
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 9, 1964
- Age: 62
- Birthday: January 9
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Zina Sackur
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/stephensackur
