Leon Harris Biography
American journalist and newscaster Leon Harris is an Emmy Award winner who works for the NBC-owned and -operated WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. He previously held anchor positions at CNN headquarters in Atlanta and WJLA-TV, an ABC affiliate in Washington, D.C.
Leon Harris Age and Birthday; How old is Leon Harris?
On April 20, 1961, in the American city of Akron, Ohio, Leon Harris (now 62 years old) was born. Every year on April 20, he regularly celebrates his birthday. REA ALSO: Amanda Drury
Leon Harris’s Nationality and Ethnicity
Harris is an American citizen of African American ethnicity.
Leon Harris Height and Weight; Measurements
Harris stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches which is approximately 1.72 meters and maintains an average body weight of around 75kg/166 pounds.
Leon Harris Education Background
After Harris completed his high school education at Buchtel in 1979, he was given a National Merit Scholarship to attend Ohio University. He later obtained an honorary Doctorate from the University in 1999 after graduating with honors from Ohio in 1983 with a communication major.
Leon Harris’s Parents and Siblings; Family History
Harris was born in Akron, Ohio, in the United States of America to supportive parents. He is the son of Leon Sr. and Lorrene Harris. Marcus, Jerry, J.J. (who still resides in Akron), and Kimberly, who resides in Houston, are his four siblings. He has not disclosed any other information about his parents or siblings, though.
Leon Harris Wife/Spouse; Is Leon Harris married?
Leon is a married man. He married Dawn Lomax, a nurse at a local nurse in Potomac, Maryland, on August 30, 1986, in Franklin County, Ohio. The couple has two children together named Darren Harris and Lauren Harris and the family resides in Avenel, Potomac, Maryland.
Leon Harris Children /Kids
Both Harris and Dawn have two children together named Darren Harris who is a graduate of Bucknell University and Lauren Harris, a graduate of Temple University, who is an early childhood educator in Atlanta, Georgia.
Leon Harris WRC-TV
Harris is a news anchor and reporter who serves at NBC-owned-and-operated WRC-TV. Moreover, he anchors News4 at 4 and 5 PM since joining the station in April 2017. He is known for his award-winning series focusing on area youth doing remarkable things in service to others and adults making a way for those young people to succeed.
Previously, Harris served at CNN headquarters in Atlanta as an anchor in 1991 and his first big on-air reporting was during coverage of the L.A. riots. He anchored the network’s morning programs, winning awards for coverage of major news events like the Oklahoma City bombing, the September 11th attacks, the O.J. Simpson trial, and the 2000 elections and recount.
In addition, Leon agreed to anchor the station’s 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts when he signed a contract with Washington, DC, ABC affiliate WJLA-TV in July 2003. Three years later, he won the 2006 local Emmy for Best Anchor. Harris has received praise for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina and his reports on illegal immigration from El Salvador’s jungles.
Moreover, his commitment to supporting youths extends to the scholarships in his name at his alma mater Ohio University and he was profiled for surviving two brushes with death due to necrotizing pancreatitis in 2013. Early in the 1980s, Harris worked as an unpaid intern while finishing his degree at CNN’s global headquarters in Atlanta.
Leon Harris CNN
Harris served at CNN headquarters in Atlanta as an anchor in 1991. Furthermore, his first big on-air reporting was during coverage of the L.A. riots.
Moreover, he anchored the network’s morning programs, winning awards for coverage of major news events like the Oklahoma City bombing. Also, the September 11th attacks, the O.J. Simpson trial, and the 2000 elections and recount.
In July 2003, Leon also agreed to anchor the 5 o’clock and 11 o’clock newscasts for the Washington, D.C., ABC affiliate WJLA-TV. After three years he received the 2006 local Emmy award for Best Anchor. SUGGESTED: Tyler Smith
Leon Harris Weight Loss
Harris was diagnosed with acute necrotizing pancreatitis at John Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore after being airlifted from a local hospital on September 9, 2013. Moreover, his kidneys were starting to fail and his lungs had filled with fluid thus the illness being life-threatening.
Leon Harris Salary
Harris is a news anchor and reporter who serves at NBC owned-and-operated WRC-TV where he anchors News4 at 4 and 5 PM. Leon earns an annual salary of around $100,000 per year.
Leon Harris’s Net Worth
Harris is a news anchor and reporter who serves at NBC owned-and-operated WRC-TV where he anchors News4 at 4 and 5 PM. Leon has a net worth estimated to be around $2 million dollars.
What happened to Leon Harris?
After an accident in Montgomery County on January 29, 2022, Harris was detained and accused of driving under the influence. Prior to his comeback in mid-March, he had been off the air for more than a month due to an investigation.
Where is Leon Harris now?
He serves at NBC-owned-and-operated WRC-TV. Leon anchors News4 at 4 and 5 PM since joining the station in April 2017.
How old is Leon Harris?
Leon is 62 years old, born on April 20, 1961, in Akron, Ohio, in the United States of America.
Is Leon Harris married?
Yes, he married Dawn Lomax, a nurse at a local nurse in Potomac, Maryland.