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Wilma Smith Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 17, 2026: By Josphat G

Wilma Smith is an American journalist and retired news anchor for FOX 8 Cleveland.

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Best Known For:The television show FOX 8 News at 6
Breakthrough:Became a Cleveland broadcasting legend during her 36-year career as a top-rated evening anchor in 1977

10 Quick Facts About Wilma Smith

  • Full Name: Wilma Smith
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor
  • Known For: The television show FOX 8 News at 6
  • Current Employer: FOX 8 Cleveland
  • Date of Birth: June 18, 1946
  • Age: 79 years old
  • Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Tom Shreder
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Wilma Smith Age

Wilma Smith is about 80 years old as of 2026. Wilma Smith was born in 1946.

Education

She attended Bowling Green State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Education.

  • Bowling Green State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Education

Career & Work

Wilma Smith's career includes news and reporting roles with WJW FOX 8 and WEWS Newschannel 5.

Organization: WJW FOX 8
Role: Evening News Anchor
Period: 1994–2013
Details: Cleveland, OH
Organization: WEWS Newschannel 5
Role: Anchor
Period: 1977–1993
Details: Cleveland, OH

Rise to Fame

Wilma Smith rose to prominence for her role on the television show FOX 8 News at 6.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: FOX 8 News at 6 (Anchor, 1994-2013)

Awards & Achievements

  • Silver Circle Award — NATAS — Broadcast excellence

Wilma Smith Family & Relationships

Wilma Smith is married to Tom Shreder.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Wilma Smith
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: June 18, 1946
  • Age: 79
  • Birthday: June 18
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Tom Shreder

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Tom Shreder (Spouse • Husband)

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