Anderson Cooper Biography
Anderson Cooper is a renowned American journalist working as a newscaster and host of Anderson Cooper 3600 based in Washington DC. Anderson is known for covering the breaking news globally and major stories on happenings in the world. The legendary newscaster also works for 60 minutes on the CBS television network. Anderson is rated as one of the most influential journalists in the world, having power and influence in the industry.
Anderson Cooper Birthday and Age
Anderson was born as Anderson Hays Cooper on June 3, 1967, in Manhattan, New York City, the United States of America. He is currently 53 years of age. His birth sign is Gemini. Anderson celebrates his birthday every June 3 of each year in a dazzling ceremony alongside his friends, family, and relations. He loves surprise parties and receiving gifts from his loved ones during his birthday celebrations.
Anderson Cooper Family
Anderson was born and raised by both parents in New York City, in the United States of America. He is a handsome son to Wyatt Emory Cooper, the father, and Gloria Vanderbilt, the mother. Anderson has three brothers, namely, Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski, Christopher Stokowski, and Carter Vanderbilt Cooper. He has no sister. Cooper holds an American nationality; citizenship, and he is of the white race. However, he has not shared data on his religion in the public domain, and we shall upload it once we access the facts from our dependable sources.
Anderson Cooper Height and weight
Anderson is a handsome and good-looking guy blessed with a well-built body with an attractive face. His body measurements, including chest, waist, and hip sizes, are 42-38-41 inches, respectively. Anderson has a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.76m) and weighs 155lbs (71 Kg). However, he has not shared details about his shoe size. His good looking are complemented by white-gray hair, light brown skin, and blue eyes that make him unique and charming to fans. He is attractive to millions of female fans despite his advanced age making him one of the most viewed male journalists at CNN.
Anderson Cooper Marriage
Anderson is currently single and searching for true love and companion. Initially, Cooper was silent about his sexual life resulting in rumors that the influential journalist was gay. These rumors were eminent on social media, including Facebook and Twitter.
In 2018, Anderson confirmed that he was gay and he was in a longtime intimate relationship with Benjamin Maisani when he announced their separation. Currently, the two partners are not involved in any kind of romance and have parted ways due to unknown reasons. It was also revealed that the legendary journalist was in a strong intimate relationship with Cesar Recio between 2004 and 2009 before engaging with Benjamin Maisani in 2009.
Anderson Cooper Children
Copper has one child despite being gay. Maisani and Anderson made a legal arrangement with a woman, otherwise called surrogate, who bore a son to Anderson named Wyatt Morgan Cooper. The two gay partners agreed to core parent the child despite the fact that they are separated.
Anderson Cooper Salary
Anderson is considered one of the highest-paid journalists in the United States. However, he has concealed his annual or monthly salary value from the public. As such, we cannot tell how much the legendary newscaster makes from his journalism career. However, we are reviewing this section, and we shall upload the facts once they are available from our reliable sources.
Anderson Cooper Net Worth
Anderson is presumed as one of the richest and influential journalists in the United States. He is approximated to have a net worth of $120 million as of 2020, including his assets, earnings, and investments. Cooper derives his wealth mainly from his journalism career alongside other investments. He owns an expensive house in Connecticut, drives first-class cars, and lives a lavish lifestyle admired by many. His successful life acts as an inspiration to many people around the world.
Anderson Cooper Wiki/Facts
- Full Name: Anderson Hays Cooper
- Famous as: Anderson Cooper
- Gender: Male
- Age: 53 years
- Date of Birth: June 3, 1967
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, the United States of America
- Birth Sign: Gemini
- Nationality: American
- Citizenship: American
- Race: White
- Father: Wyatt Emory Cooper
- Mother: Gloria Vanderbilt
- Brothers: Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski, Christopher Stokowski, and Cater Vanderbilt Cooper
- Sisters: None
- Religion: Not Known
- Body Measurements: 42-38-41 inches
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.76m)
- Weight: 155lbs (71 Kg)
- Shoe Size: Not Known
- Skin Color: Light Brown
- Hair Color: White Grey
- Eye Color: Blue
- Sexual Orientation: Gay
- Marital Status: Single
- Gay Partners: Benjamin Maisani, Cesar Recio
- Children: One; Wyatt Morgan Cooper (through Surrogate)
- Education: Yale University, Trumbull College
- Profession: Political Science
- Occupation: Journalist
- Employers: CNN, CBS
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: $120 million
Anderson Cooper Education
Anderson acquired his education in New York, the United States. He acquired his elementary and high school education at Dalton School, in the upper East Side of Manhattan, in New York. Later, the legendary journalists joined Yale University, Trumbull College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science in 1989.
Anderson Cooper Career
Cooper commenced his career when he first secured employment with ABC News Network as a customer care staff. His responsibilities involved making calls to various persons. In 1995, he was made the News Correspondent for ABC before he was made a co-anchor for World’s News Now program. He later hosted the ANC reality show, The Mole in 1999. He later quit ABC in 2001 to join the mighty CNN.
In 2001, Anderson joined CNN as a newscaster and co-anchor of American Morning alongside Paula Zahn. He also hosted the 2002 CNN’s New Year’s Eve Special. In 2003, Anderson started hosting the Anderson Cooper 3600 program on CNN.
He covered diverse news making headlines, including tsunami destruction in Siri Lanka, Beirut revolutions, the death of Pope John Paul II, the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, among others. He also moderated the 2016 presidential election debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. He was the first gay journalist to moderate high profile election debates in the United States. Besides, Cooper had worked as a correspondent for the CBS news program for 60 minutes since his employment in 2007. He is a blessed journalist to serve two mighty television stations at the same time.
Anderson Cooper Awards
Anderson has won the following awards due to outstanding performance in his journalism career.
- Emmy Awards at 1993 ATAS/NATAS
- Outstanding TV Journalism at 2001 GLAAD Media Awards
- Coverage of a Major News Event at 2005 National Headliner Awards
- Outstanding Feature Story in Regularity Scheduled Newscast at 2006 Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Live Coverage of a Breaking News Story-Long at 2006 Emmy Awards
- Broadcast Television Networks, Cable Networks, and Syndicators at 2007 National Headliners Awards
- Continuing Coverage of Major News Events at 2008 National Headliners Awards
- Investigative Reporting Awards at 2008 National Headliners Awards
- TV Journalism- News Segment at 2008GLAAD Media Awards
- Outstanding Continuing Coverage of News Story in a News Magazine at 2009 Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Continuing Coverage of Major News Event at 201o National Headliners Awards
- Outstanding Live Coverage of a Breaking News Story in Regularity Scheduled Newscast in 2011 Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story-Long Forum at 2011 Emmy Awards
- Documentary Series on the Same Subject in 2011 National Headliners Awards
- Investigative Reporting in 2011 National Headliners Awards
- Edward Murrow Award in 2011Overseas Press Club Awards
- Outstanding TV Journalism-Magazine in 2011, 2012 GLAAD Media Awards
- Coverage of Major News Event in 2012 National Headliners Awards
- Outstanding Arts, Culture or Entertainment Report in 2020 Emmy Awards
- Outstanding News Discussions and Analysis in 2019 Emmy Awards
Anderson Cooper Contacts
Anderson has hidden his telephone line and cell phone numbers for security reasons. However, he interacts with fans on the social platforms highlighted below.
- IMDb
- Snapchat
- Website
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Cooper
Who is Anderson Cooper?
Anderson Cooper is a renowned American journalist working as a newscaster and host of Anderson Cooper 3600 based in Washington DC and as a correspondent for 60 minutes on the CBS television network.
How old is Anderson Cooper?
Anderson was born as Anderson Hays Cooper on June 3, 1967, in Manhattan, New York City, the United States of America. He is currently 53 years of age. His birth sign is Gemini.
How tall is Anderson Cooper?
Anderson has a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.76m) and weighs 155lbs (71 Kg). His body measurements, including chest, waist, and hip sizes, are 42-38-41 inches, respectively. However, he has not shared details about his shoe size.
Is Anderson Cooper married or single?
Anderson is currently single and searching for true love and companion. He has been in a gay relationship with his boyfriend, Benjamin Maisani, and parted in 2018, although he has a son, Anderson, named Wyatt Morgan through a surrogate.
What is Anderson Cooper Salary?
Anderson is considered one of the highest-paid journalists in the United States. However, he has concealed his annual or monthly salary value from the public.
What is Anderson Cooper’s net worth?
Cooper is approximated to have a net worth of $120 million as of 2020, including his assets, earnings, and investments. He derives his wealth mainly from his journalism career alongside other investments.
Is Anderson Cooper alive or dead?
Anderson is alive and in a good state of health as of 2021 database records. No information links the influential journalist to death, ailment, or life threats.
Where does Anderson Cooper reside?
Cooper resides in Washington DC in the united states in a well-furnished house. However, details about his residential address and house pictures are concealed for safety reasons.
Where is Anderson Cooper nowadays?
Anderson is still active in his journalism career. He has no retired or quit from active service. He is working at working as a newscaster and host of Anderson Cooper 3600 based in Washington DC and as a correspondent for 60 minutes on the CBS television network.
References
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- YouTube
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