Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for WGN-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program WGN News
Breakthrough:Named chief meteorologist at WGN-TV, where he served for over 45 years in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III
- Full Name: Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program WGN News
- Date of Birth: February 20, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Aurora, Illinois
- Marital Status: Single
- Popular As: Tom Skilling
- Beats: Weather
Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III Age
Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III is about 74 years old as of 2026. Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III was born in 1952.
Education
He attended University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology.
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WGN-TV, a television station.
Organization: WGN-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 1978–2024
Details: Chicago
Rise to Fame
Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III rose to prominence for his role on the television show WGN News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: WGN News (Chief Meteorologist, 1978-2024)
Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III Family & Relationships
Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III is single. He has 1 sibling, Jeffrey Skilling.
- Siblings:
- Jeffrey Skilling
Lesser Known Facts
- Is the brother of Jeffrey Skilling, the former CEO of Enron.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Thomas Ethelbert Skilling III
- Popular As: Tom Skilling
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 20, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: February 20
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Aurora, Illinois
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Siblings: Jeffrey Skilling
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jeffrey Skilling (Sibling • Brother)
