Troy Roberts is an American journalist and correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program 48 Hours
Breakthrough:Joined CBS News as co-anchor of Up to the Minute in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Troy Roberts
- Full Name: Troy Roberts
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program 48 Hours
- Current Employer: CBS News
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Jonah Roberts
Troy Roberts Age
Troy Roberts is about 64 years old as of 2026. Troy Roberts was born in 1962.
Education
He attended University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
- University of California, Berkeley
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Period: 1984
Career & Work
Troy Roberts' career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet and WCBS-TV-TV.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent for 48 Hours
Period: 1998 onward; present status not independently established
Details: CBS official biography identifies him as 48 Hours correspondent; the accessible article was published in 2012.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 1996–1998
Organization: CBS News
Role: Co-anchor of CBS Morning News
Period: 1995–1996
Organization: CBS News
Role: Co-anchor of Up to the Minute
Period: 1993–1995
Organization: WCBS-TV-TV
Role: Reporter and anchor
Period: 1990–1993
Details: New York City
Organization: KATU-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 1987–1990
Details: Portland, Oregon
Rise to Fame
Troy Roberts rose to prominence for his role on the television show 48 Hours.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes 48 Hours, Up to the Minute, and CBS Morning News.
- TV Show: 48 Hours (Correspondent, From 1998)
- TV Show: Up to the Minute (Co-anchor, From 1993)
- TV Show: CBS Morning News (Co-anchor, 1995-1996)
- TV Show: CBS Evening News (Correspondent) — Reported on the 1996 US presidential campaigns and Olympic Park bombing
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Coverage of the 1996 Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta
Troy Roberts Family & Relationships
Troy Roberts is single. He has 1 child, Jonah Roberts.
- Children:
- Jonah Roberts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Troy Roberts
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: September 9
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Jonah Roberts
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Jonah Roberts (Child • Adopted Son)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/troyroberts
