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Bill Whitaker is an American television journalist. Bill Whitaker is known as a correspondent for the CBS News program, “60 Minutes.”
Early life
Bill Whitaker was born in August 26, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Currently, he is 72 years and according to the astrological chart, he has the birth sign of Virgo. He has American citizenship and belongs to African American ethnicity.
His parents’ names are Mary Whitaker (mother) and William Whitaker (father). He has five siblings, including Virgil Whitaker, and Pauline Whitaker are two of his siblings’ names. Likewise, very little is known about his early childhood life.
Caption: Bill Whitaker with his sister (Source: Delco Times)
Bill Whitaker – Education
Regarding his academic qualifications, he completed his bachelor’s degree in American history from Hobart College. She later graduated from Boston University and earned a master’s degree in African American studies. Additionally, she graduated from the journalism program at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1978.
Career
After completing his graduation, Bill Whitaker began his journey in the field of journalism. He started in 1979 at KQED in San Francisco, California. He began working as a correspondent for WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1982. From 1985 to 1989 he lived in Atlanta, Georgia, and covered politics. In November 1984 he began working as a reporter for CBS News.
From 1989 to 1992, he was CBS News’ Tokyo correspondent. Additionally, he moved to Los Angeles in November 1992 to work as a correspondent for CBS News. Additionally, he has covered many important events and incidents during his time at CBS.
Caption: The cast crew of the CBS News show, 60 Minutes (Source: USA Today)
Some examples are the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the war in Afghanistan (specifically in Kabul).
Additionally, he has also written about racial issues, such as policing in areas such as Cleveland, Chicago, and Tulsa. His first interview with Betty Jo Shelby, the former police officer accused of shooting and killing Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man, took place in Tulsa.
Additionally, he was named a correspondent for CBS News’ 60 Minutes in March 2014, where he began reporting in the fall season. After the passing of host Alex Trebek in 2021, it was reported that Whitaker, among others, would guest host Jeopardy! Its ten episodes were broadcast between May 3 and 14, 2021.
Bill Whitaker – Awards
In 1997, Whitaker received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Knox College in Illinois awarded him an honorary doctorate in June 2015.
Caption: Bill Whitaker wins Genesis Prize (Source: KSDK)
In 2016, he received a News and Documentary Emmy for outstanding economic and business reporting in a news magazine.
Similarly, he received a News and Documentary Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Investigative Reporting in a News Magazine for his work on The Whistleblower.
Net worth 2023
This American journalist has lived a good lifestyle and has a good income. Furthermore, his net worth is estimated to be around $3 million as of 2023. Whitaker is well paid in CBS. Additionally, he owns a high-rise residence in New York.
Bill, a CBS journalist, recently listed his home in Hollywood Hills West for $1,999,999. He purchased the property in 1993 with a net worth of $510,000.
civil status
Bill Whitaker married Mrs. Terry. With the marriage, the couple has been blessed with two children, a son, Gail Whitaker, and a daughter, Lesley. There is not much information available about their wedding date, location or previous relationships. He currently lives happily with his family.
Caption: Bill Whitaker with his wife (Source: BFA.COM)
Furthermore, Whitaker has maintained good connections with everyone in his personal and professional life. As a result, he was still not involved in any of the rumors or disputes.
Body measurements
Caption: Bill Whitaker posing for a photo (Source: Scribd)
This American journalist is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs average. Furthermore, he has a pair of brown eyes with black hair while the other body measurements of him are under review.
Bill Whitaker – Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@thebillwhitaker’ he has more than 1.4 thousand followers. Likewise, he has 1.4k followers on his Facebook page and has a LinkedIn account.
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