Bill Whitaker Biography

Quick Facts

Full Name:	Bill Whitaker
Age:	73 years old
Birthday:	August 26, 1951
Birthplace:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Gender:	Male
Horoscope:	Virgo
Wife:	Bill Whitaker
Net Worth:	$3 million
Height:	6 feet 1 inch
Profession:	American journalist
Sibling:	Virgil Whitaker and Pauline Whitaker

Bill Whitaker is a television journalist from America. Bill Whitaker is best known as the correspondent for CBS News’ “60 Minutes.”

What is Bill Whitaker’s net worth?

Bill Whitaker’s net worth is expected to be around $3 million as of 2024. Whitaker is well compensated at CBS. He also has a high-rise apartment in New York.

Bill, a CBS journalist, recently listed his Hollywood Hills West property for $1,999,999. He bought the house in 1993 with a net worth of $510,000.

How old is Bill Whitaker?

Bill Whitaker was born on August 26, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He is 73 years old and was born under the sign of Virgo, according to the astrological chart. He is of African-American ethnicity and has US citizenship.

His parents’ names are Mary Whitaker (mother) and William Whitaker (father). He has five siblings, two of which are named Virgil Whitaker and Pauline Whitaker. Similarly, practically little is known about his early childhood.

Education

In terms of academic credentials, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in American history at Hobart College. Later, he earned a Master’s degree in African-American studies from Boston University.

Furthermore, in 1978, he graduated from the journalism program at the University of California, Berkeley.

Who is Bill Whitaker’s Wife?

Mrs. Terry was married to Bill Whitaker. The couple had two children from their marriage: a son, Gail Whitaker, and a daughter, Lesley.

Caption: Bill Whitaker, with his wife — Photo: Google

There isn’t much information on his wedding date, location, or previous relationships available. He is currently enjoying his life with his family.

Furthermore, Whitaker has maintained positive relationships with everyone in his personal and professional life. As a result, he had yet to become engaged in any of the rumours or confrontations.

How Tall is Bill Whitaker?

This American journalist is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about the same as the average person. In addition, he has brown eyes and black hair, and his other bodily measures are being reviewed.

Bill Whitaker Professional Line

Bill Whitaker began his career as a journalist after graduating from college.
He began with KQED in San Francisco, California in 1979. In 1982, he began working as a correspondent for WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He covered politics in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1985 until 1989. He began working as a CBS News reporter in November 1984.
He was the CBS News Tokyo correspondent from 1989 to 1992.
In addition, in November 1992, he traveled to Los Angeles to work as a CBS News correspondent.
Moreover, during his time at CBS, he covered numerous big events and incidents.

Examples include the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and the Afghan War (particularly in Kabul).
He has also written about racial issues like policing in cities like Cleveland, Chicago, and Tulsa.
In Tulsa, he had his first interview with Betty Jo Shelby, the former police officer accused of shooting and killing Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man.
Furthermore, in March 2014, he was selected a correspondent for CBS News’ 60 Minutes, where he began reporting in the fall season.
After host Alex Trebek died in 2021, it was announced that Whitaker, among others, will guest-host Jeopardy! His ten episodes aired from May 3 to 14, 2021.
Photo: Google

Honors

Whitaker was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1997. In June 2015, Knox College in Illinois bestowed upon him an honorary degree.
He received a News & Documentary Emmy in 2016 for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a News Magazine.
Similarly, for his work on The Whistleblower, he got a News & Documentary Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Investigative Report in a News Magazine.

Social Media

His Instagram account ‘@thebillwhitaker’ has over 1.4k followers. Similarly, his Facebook page has 1.4k followers, and he has a LinkedIn account.