Wolf Isaac Blitzer is an American journalist and cnn anchor for CNN.
Popularity
#5958 Most Popular
#5958 Overall #960 in Journalists
Score: 100
Boosts: 0
Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.
Best Known For:The television program The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
Breakthrough:Joined CNN as a military affairs correspondent in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Wolf Isaac Blitzer
- Full Name: Wolf Isaac Blitzer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
- Current Role: CNN anchor
- Date of Birth: March 22, 1948
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of Birth: Augsburg, Germany
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lynn Greenfield
Wolf Isaac Blitzer Age
Wolf Isaac Blitzer is about 78 years old as of 2026. Wolf Isaac Blitzer was born in 1948.
Wolf Isaac Blitzer Height
Wolf Isaac Blitzer stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University at Buffalo and Johns Hopkins University.
- University at Buffalo
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Johns Hopkins University
- Qualification: Master of Arts
Career & Work
Wolf Isaac Blitzer's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and Reuters.
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor of The Situation Room
Period: 2005–
Organization: CNN
Role: Senior White House correspondent
Period: 1993–1999
Details: Covered presidential administrations and national politics.
Organization: CNN
Role: Military affairs correspondent
Period: 1990–
Organization: Reuters
Role: Journalist
Details: Worked in print and international news reporting before joining CNN.
Organization: The Jerusalem Post
Role: Journalist and correspondent
Details: Covered international affairs and Middle Eastern politics.
Rise to Fame
Wolf Isaac Blitzer rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Situation Room.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Situation Room and Territory of Lies.
Television
- TV Show: The Situation Room (Anchor, 2005-) — CNN programme covering major national and international news
Books
- Book: Territory of Lies (Author, 1989) — Book examining the Jonathan Pollard espionage case
Notable Coverage
- Gulf War reporting - CNN - 1991 - Reported from the Pentagon during the Gulf War, bringing him international recognition
- September 11 terrorist attacks - CNN - 2001 - Anchored extensive breaking-news coverage following the September 11 attacks
Awards & Achievements
- Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame — Broadcasting+Cable — 2026 — Recognition of his longstanding television journalism career.
Wolf Isaac Blitzer Family & Relationships
Wolf Isaac Blitzer is married to Lynn Greenfield.
Lesser Known Facts
- Blitzer worked as a print journalist before establishing his television news career.
- He has interviewed major international political figures and numerous United States presidents.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Wolf Isaac Blitzer
- Popular As: Wolf Blitzer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- 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, Germany
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lynn Greenfield
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
- Pamela Brown (Colleague • Co-anchor of CNN's The Situation Room beginning in March 2025.)
