Jonathan Capehart Biography

Jonathan Capehart is an American journalist and television personality born and brought up in Hazlet, New Jersey in the United States.

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10 Quick Facts About Jonathan Capehart

• Name: Jonathan Capehart
• Age: 57 Years Old
• Birthday: 2 July
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Journalist
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: $119,519
• Net worth: $1.5 million

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Jonathan Capehart Age

Capehart is 57 years old, he was born on 2 July 1967, in Newark, NJ, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 2 July every year, and his birth sign is Cancer.

Jonathan Capehart Height

Capehart stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.

Jonathan Capehart Weight

Capehart has a moderate weight. He has both black hair and eyes color.

Early Life and Education

Capehart was born on 2 July 1967, in Newark, NJ, United States of America. He went to Carleton College, specialized in political science, and graduated with a BA in political science.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

Capehart is a well-known host of The Sunday Show with Capehart on MSNBC. He currently writes for The Washington Post’s PostPartisan blog.

Media Affiliations

• Capehart is frequently referred to as the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. He is currently serving as an anchor of “The Sunday Show with Capehart” on MSNBC. Furthermore, he is also part of the editorial board of The Washington Post, where he serves as the host of the “Cape Up” podcast. Initially, he served as a deputy editorial page editor of the New York Daily News from 2002-2004.
• Furthermore, he also served on its editorial board from 1993-2000. Capehart beside the board was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing in 1999 for his editorial campaign to save Apollo Theater.
• Capehart works for The Washington Post as an opinion columnist. He mainly focuses on the intersection of social and cultural issues and also politics. Furthermore, he is also a member of The Washington Post editorial board, writes regarding politics and social matters as well as hosts the undefined.
• He was also an MSNBC Contributor who frequently serves as a substitute anchor. He has also worked as a guest host on undefined Jonathan is a regular moderator of panels at the Aspen Ideas Festival and also for the Aspen Institute; the Center for American Progress; the Brussels Forum of the German Marshall Fund; and the Atlantic Dialogues conference.

Major Achievements and Contributions

• Jonathan was a key contributor to writing the story, when the staff of “New York Daily News” won a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing for their story about the mismanagement of Apollo Theatre in Harlem in 1999
• Also, he was a 2011 Esteem Honoree, an accolade given to people who have shown support to LGBT and African-American communities.
• Jonathan was named in the 50 people who have ‘lead the nation towards equality, acceptance and dignity for all people for the 50th anniversary of the first LGBT Pride parade in June 2020.

Personal Life

Jonathan Capehart Family

Capehart was born and raised by his mother Margaret Capehart and his father, although his fathers’ details are not publicly available, we will update this information once it is available.

Jonathan Capehart Siblings

Capehart is not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Jonathan Capehart Husband

Capehart is married to Nick Schmit. The couple wedded on January 7, 2017.  Capehart and Schmit were married by the former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

Jonathan Capehart wedding

Capehart revealed that he got engaged to his longtime boyfriend Nick Schmit in May 2016. Nick Schmit wedded Capehart in a private enclosed wedding ceremony in Washington on Jan 7, 2017.

Former attorney general Eric H. Holder Jr officiated the wedding ceremony. Capehart’s Husband is a former Assistant Chief of Protocol officer at the U.S. Dept. of State. Capehart also hosts the podcast.

Jonathan Capehart Salary

Capeheart receives an average annual salary of $119,519. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.

Jonathan Capehart Net Worth

Jonathan Capehart has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary sources of income are his career as a Television Personality and Journalist. Through his various sources of income, Capehart has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Jonathan Capehart

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Capeheart.

Jonathan Capehart Bio

• Full Names: Jonathan T. Capehart
• Popular As: Capehart
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: African- American
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Gay

Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 57 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Date of Birth: 2 July 1967
• Place of Birth: Newark, NJ United States of America
• Birthday: 2 July 

Body Measurements

• Height: 5 feet 7 inches
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known 
• Mother: Margaret Capehart
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Nick Schmit
• Boyfriend: Not Applicable 
• Children: None

Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1.5 million
• Salary: $119,519
• Source of Income: Working as a Journalist

New Show

Capehart took over the role of Mark Shields in January 2021, in the Friday political commentary segment on the PBS NewsHour.

Cape up with  Capehart

Capehart hosts the Cape Up podcast, in which he talks to newsmakers about race, religion, age, gender, and cultural identity in politics. This show began on June 19, 2019.

Shelves

Capehart seems to be surrounded by bookshelves that are well arranged in a neat manner. One of his viewers tweeted asked Who does your bookshelf.

Glasses

Some of the followers on the  Twitter of Capehart ask whether his glasses are real.

Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website