Wolf Isaac Blitzer is an American journalist and anchor for CNN.
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Best Known For:The Situation Room
Breakthrough:Launch of The Situation Room in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Wolf Isaac Blitzer
- Full Name: Wolf Isaac Blitzer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: The Situation Room
- Current Role: Anchor
- Current Employer:CNN
- Age: 78 years old
- Date of Birth: March 22, 1948
- Place of Birth: Augsburg
- Marital Status: Married
Wolf Isaac Blitzer Age
Wolf Isaac Blitzer is about 78 years old as of 2026. Wolf Isaac Blitzer was born in 1948.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University at Buffalo and Johns Hopkins University.
- University at Buffalo
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: History
- Period: 1970
- Johns Hopkins University
- Qualification: Master of Arts
- Field of Study: International Relations
- Period: 1972
Career & Work
Wolf Isaac Blitzer's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and Reuters.
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Period: 1990–Present
Organization: Reuters
Role: Bureau Reporter
Period: 1972–1973
Details: Tel Aviv · Began journalism career in the Tel Aviv bureau.
Rise to Fame
Wolf Isaac Blitzer rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.
Other
- Work: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer (Host, 2005-Present) — Daily newscast focusing on political and international news.
Notable Coverage
- Augsburg Media Prize — Augsburg — 2024 — <p>Received Lifetime Achievement Award in his birthtown.</p>
Awards & Achievements
- Augsburg Media Prize — Augsburg Town Hall — Lifetime Achievement
- Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism — Arizona State University — Excellence in Journalism
Wolf Isaac Blitzer Family & Relationships
Wolf Isaac Blitzer is married to Lynn Greenfield. He has 1 child, including Ilana Blitzer.
- Children:
- Ilana Blitzer (1981)
Lesser Known Facts
- Blitzer and his family immigrated to the United States under the provisions of the 1948 Displaced Persons Act.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Wolf Isaac Blitzer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 22, 1948
- Age: 78
- Birthday: March 22
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Augsburg
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lynn Greenfield
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Lynn Greenfield (Spouse • Wife)
- Pamela Brown (Colleague • Co-host of The Situation Room)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/wolfblitzer
