Trevor McDonald Biography

Trevor McDonald is a Trinidadian-British newsreader and journalist, who was born and brought up in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. He is widely known for his work as a news presenter with ITN (Independent Television News). In the year 1999, Trevor was knighted for his service in journalism. He is also known as the first black reporter for ITN and later became a sports correspondent and international affairs correspondent.

McDonald began his career in journalism in Trinidad, working as a print and broadcast journalist. In 1969, he moved to London and joined BBC Radio as a producer. In 1992, he became the sole presenter of News at Ten, a position he held until 1999.

McDonald then presented Tonight with Trevor McDonald until 2008. He has won numerous awards for his journalism, including the BAFTA Television Award for Best News Presenter in 1993.

10 Quick Facts About Trevor McDonald

Here is a list of 10 facts about McDonald

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• Name: Sir Trevor Lawson McDonald
• Age: 85 Years Old
• Birthday: August 16
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
• Nationality: Trinidadian-British
• Occupation: Newsreader and Journalist
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: €600,000 Euros
• Net Worth: $5 Million

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Trevor McDonald Age

McDonald is 85 years old, he was born on 16 August 1939, in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. He celebrates his birthday on 16 August every year and his birth sign is Leo.

Trevor McDonald Height

McDonald stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).

Early Life and Education

McDonald was born on August 16, 1939, in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. He is of Dougla heritage, his mother being of African descent and his father being of Indian descent. McDonald was educated at Naparima College, a prestigious secondary school in Trinidad. After graduating from Naparima College, McDonald worked as a journalist for several newspapers in Trinidad, including the Trinidad Guardian and the Daily Mirror.

McDonald holds honorary degrees from the University of Plymouth and Liverpool John Moores University. In 1969, McDonald moved to London to pursue a career in broadcasting. He joined BBC Radio as a producer and later worked as a newsreader for BBC World Service. In 1973, McDonald joined ITN, where he began his long career as a news presenter.

Trevor McDonald Family, Parents

McDonald was born to his parents Indian father Lawson McDonald and Afro-Caribbean mother Geraldine McDonald. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Trevor McDonald Wife

McDonald is currently married to his wife Josephine McDonald. The couple tied the knot in 1986. They are blessed with one child named Jack. He was first married to Beryl from 1964 to 1985. They were blessed with two children named Joanne and Tim.

Trevor McDonald Children

McDonald is a proud father of three children. Trevor and his wife Josephine have one child named Jack. He has two children with his ex wife Beryl named Joanne and Tim.

Trevor McDonald Salary

McDonald receives an annual average salary of €600,000 Euros, from his career as a newsreader and journalist.

Trevor McDonald Net Worth

Trevor McDonald net worth is estimated at $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a newsreader and journalist. Through his various sources of income, Trevor has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Trevor McDonald

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Trevor.

Trevor McDonald Bio.

• Full Names: George McDonald
• Popular As: Trevor
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Newsreader and Journalist
• Nationality: Trinidadian-British
• Race / Ethnicity: Mixed (Indian and Afro-Caribbean ancestry)
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 85 years old
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: August 16, 1939
• Place of Birth: San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
• Birthday: August 16

Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: White
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Lawson McDonald
• Mother: Geraldine McDonald
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Josephine McDonald
• Children: Three (Jack, Joanne, and Tim)

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5 million
• Salary: €600,000 Euros
• Source of Income: Newsreader, Journalist

Trevor McDonald Blue Eyes

Trevor was born to an Afro-Caribbean mother and an Indian father. Holding both Indian and Carribean ethnicity, Trevor does have blue eyes, a feature that is unusual in black people. However, there is a small percentage of people born with blue eyes.

Trevor McDonald Independent Television News (ITN)

In 1992, Trevor was promoted as the sole presenter of News at Ten and became one of the most decorated faces on British television screens. He stayed with ITN when News at ten was axed in the year 1999. Moving to present the new ITV Evening News. News at Ten was briefly relaunched on 22 January 2001, to which McDonald returned as a presenter. He presented the ITV News at 10.30 following News at Ten’s second axing.

Trevor hosted ITV’s flagship current affairs programme Tonight with Trevor McDonald from 1999-2007. The show was revived in 2010 with presenter Julie Etchingham. McDonald presented his last ITV News bulletin on 15 December 2005. The veteran newsreader stepped down from his role as anchor after more than 30 years at ITN but said he had no plans to retire completely from television. At the end of the final programme, he signed off with the words:

“That brings to an end my association with the news at 10.30. Thank you for watching.”

Over the closing titles of the last bulletin that McDonald presented, the November 1992 to March 1999 ITV News at Ten theme was played as a tribute to him. On 31 October 2007, ITV announced that, early in 2008, McDonald would come out of retirement to present the relaunched News at Ten together with Julie Etchingham.

It was announced on 30 October 2008 that McDonald would step down from News at Ten once the 2008 US presidential election was over, to be replaced by Mark Austin. His last bulletin was on 20 November 2008. It was reported at the time that he would continue to present links for The Tonight Programme.

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