Steve Kroft is an American journalist and retired correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program 60 Minutes
Breakthrough:Became a correspondent for CBS's 60 Minutes, staying for 30 seasons in 1989
10 Quick Facts About Steve Kroft
- Full Name: Steve Kroft
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program 60 Minutes
- Current Role: Retired correspondent
- Current Employer: CBS News
- Date of Birth: August 22, 1945
- Age: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: Kokomo, Indiana
- Marital Status: Married
Steve Kroft Age
Steve Kroft is about 81 years old as of 2026. Steve Kroft was born in 1945.
Steve Kroft Height
Steve Kroft stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Syracuse University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
- Syracuse University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1967
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1975
Career & Work
Steve Kroft's career includes news and reporting roles with 60 Minutes.
Organization: 60 Minutes
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1989–2019
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Steve Kroft rose to prominence for his role on the television show 60 Minutes.
Notable Works
- TV Show: 60 Minutes (Correspondent, 1989-2019)
Notable Coverage
- Interview with Bill and Hillary Clinton - 60 Minutes - 1992 - Post-Super Bowl interview addressing affair rumors
Awards & Achievements
- Peabody Award — University of Georgia — Reporting on 60 Minutes
Steve Kroft Family & Relationships
Steve Kroft is married to Jennet Conant. He has 1 child, John Conant Kroft.
- Father: Fred Kroft
- Mother: Margaret Kroft
- Children:
- John Conant Kroft (1994)
Lesser Known Facts
- He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, working as a reporter for Pacific Stars and Stripes.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Steve Kroft
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 22, 1945
- Age: 80
- Birthday: August 22
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Kokomo, Indiana
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Fred Kroft
- Mother: Margaret Kroft
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jennet Conant
- Children: John Conant Kroft
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jennet Conant (Spouse • Wife)
