Shepard Smith

Television journalist and news anchor

Shepard Smith - Television journalist and news anchor
Born

January 14th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent television journalist, covered significant news events throughout a lengthy career in broadcasting. Served as chief anchor and managing editor of The Fox Report on Fox News Channel from 1999 to 2013. Transitioned to a new program, Shepard Smith Reporting, which aired from 2013 until 2020. Joined CNBC in 2020 as the host of The News with Shepard Smith, focusing on investigative journalism and special reports. Received recognition for presenting coverage of the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq War, and earned various awards for journalistic excellence, including multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards.

Anchored The Fox Report on Fox News

Hosted Shepard Smith Reporting

Joined CNBC as a news anchor

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