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: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Tom Shreder
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: 80
- 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)
