Brit Hume

Brit Hume (FOX News) Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Salary, Family

Brit Hume Biography

Brit Hume is a prominent political analyst for Fox News Channel in the United States as a journalist and political pundit. Brit also participates on a regular basis as a panelist on Fox News Sunday’s weekly public affairs show and contributes to all significant political reporting.

Hume, a distinguished figure in American journalism, was born and raised in the United States. His parents, George Graham Hume and Virginia Powell Hume, provided him with a loving and supportive upbringing. Brit’s educational journey led him to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in 1965.

Washington, D.C. became the backdrop for Brit’s illustrious career. He joined the ranks of Fox News as a senior political analyst and became a regular panelist on “Fox News Sunday.” His tenure with Fox News began in 1996 when he assumed the role of managing editor, a position he held until his retirement in 2008. During this time, Brit Hume also hosted the widely acclaimed “Special Report with Brit Hume.”

In September 2016, Brit took on a pivotal role as the temporary anchor for “On the Record.” This transition occurred following the departure of Greta Van Susteren, the show’s longstanding host. Brit’s contributions to the program extended until the 2016 presidential election, during which he garnered a remarkable viewership of 2.4 million for his inaugural “On the Record” show.

Prior to his tenure with Fox News, Brit Hume’s career journey included a significant stint with ABC News from 1973 to 1996. His contributions to notable programs like “Nightline,” “This Week,” and “World News Tonight with Peter Jennings” solidified his reputation as a seasoned journalist. Beginning as a consultant in 1973, Brit eventually assumed the roles of U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate correspondent in 1976.

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Brit Hume’s accolades and contributions to journalism are extensive. He received the first-ever Academy Award nomination for television in 1979, an honor bestowed for his work on ABC’s “The Killing Ground,” part of the “Close-Up” documentary series.

As ABC News’ principal White House correspondent from 1989 to 1996, he covered the administrations of Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Brit’s collaboration with esteemed anchors Charlie Gibson and Peter Jennings further underscored his influence in the industry.

Throughout his career, Brit Hume received numerous awards, including the 1991 Emmy Award for his Gulf War reporting. He also earned recognition from the American Journalism Review with accolades such as the “Best in Business” and “White House Reporting” awards. In 2003, Brit was honored with the prestigious Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, cementing his legacy as a respected figure in the field of journalism.

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Brit Hume Age

Brit is 80 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 23, 1943, in Washington, D.C, USA. He celebrates his birthday on the 23rd of June every year.

Brit Hume’s Height

He stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches with a moderate weight.

Brit Hume Wife

Brit is happily married to his beautiful wife Kim Schiller Hume. The two got married in 1993.  Kim worked as the Fox News vice president and Washington bureau chief before retiring in 2006.

Additionally, Brit was married to his wife Clare Jacobs Stoner but the pair divorced. The pair had a son, Sandy Hume, who died of suicide in February 1998, and a daughter Virginia Hume. Sandy Hume worked as a reporter for the Newspaper, He first publicized the story of the failed political attempt to replace Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich in 1997.

Brit Hume Megyn Kelly

In 2016, there were suspicions of an affair between Megyn Kelly and her mentor Brit. Megyn had only been working on Fox News for a few years when the rumors first surfaced. Megyn later revealed how she was able to shatter those myths.

Brit Hume Salary

Hume receives an annual salary of $85,000-$95,000 from his career as a news journalist. He has an estimated net worth of $200,000-$500,000 as of 2022, from his successful career.

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