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... in 1977
10 Quick Facts About Wilma Smith
- Full Name: Wilma Smith
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: the tv show FOX 8 News at 6
- Current Role: Retired News Anchor
- Current Employer:Fox 8 Cleveland
- Age: 79 years old
- Date of Birth: June 18, 1946
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
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
Notable media work includes FOX 8 News at 6.
Other
- Work: 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: Media Personality
- 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
Related Biographies
- Tom Shreder (Spouse • Husband)
