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Leon Harris was born on 9 November, 1958 in Akron, Ohio, is an American journalist and newscaster (born 1961). Discover Leon Harris's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

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Occupation Journalist and newscaster
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 9 November 1958
Birthday 9 November
Birthplace Akron, Ohio
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Leon Harris Height, Weight & Measurements

At 65 years old, Leon Harris height is 173 cm and Weight 74 kg.

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Weight 74 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Leon Harris Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leon Harris worth at the age of 65 years old? Leon Harris’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from . We have estimated Leon Harris's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1961

Leon Harris (born April 20, 1961) is an American journalist and newscaster with NBC owned-and-operated WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.

Harris formerly anchored at CNN headquarters in Atlanta, and at Washington, D.C. ABC affiliate WJLA-TV.

1979

Harris graduated from Buchtel High School in 1979, and earned a National Merit Scholarship to Ohio University, where he met his wife, Dawn Lomax, whose family is also from Akron.

1980

Harris started his career at CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta in the early 1980s as an unpaid intern while completing his degree.

1983

Harris graduated cum laude from Ohio University in 1983, majoring in communications.

Following graduation in 1983, Harris started as an entry-level video journalist and later moved up to assistant director of the satellite department as an operator and coordinator.

In that position, he oversaw and negotiated international and domestic satellite services used to cover new events, including the Persian Gulf War and President Ronald Reagan and President George H. W. Bush's international trips and summits.

1991

Harris auditioned for an anchor position during summer 1991; a few months later he was given a full-time anchor post.

1999

He received an honorary Doctorate from the University in 1999.

2000

Harris received numerous awards at CNN, including several Emmy Awards for his coverage of the 2000 presidential election, the Oklahoma City bombing and the September 11th attacks.

However, as competition increased from Fox News, and CNN veterans such as Natalie Allen and Lou Waters were pink-slipped in favor of Paula Zahn and Aaron Brown, Harris felt less comfortable.

His last position held at CNN was co-anchor of CNN Live Today with Daryn Kagan.

2003

In July 2003, Harris signed a deal with the Washington, D.C. ABC affiliate WJLA-TV to anchor that station's 5 o'clock and 11 o'clock newscasts.

He started his new post on October 28.

2006

In 2006, Harris received the 2006 local Emmy award for Best Anchor.

2013

In 2013, Harris was profiled for surviving two brushes with death, due to necrotizing pancreatitis.

In 2013, Harris was charged with driving under the influence in Montgomery County, Maryland, to which he pleaded guilty.

2014

He received probation before judgment and served six months' probation, ending in September 2014.

On January 29, 2022, Harris was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a crash in Montgomery County.

He was off the air for over a month amid an investigation, before returning in mid-March.

In June 2022, he was sentenced to one year in jail, with all but ten days suspended; three years of supervised probation; and the use of an interlock device on his vehicle.

2016

On September 2, 2016, WJLA declined to renew his contract and his tenure at the station ended in October of that year.

2017

In April 2017, NBC owned-and-operated station WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. announced that Leon Harris would join its news team on April 21.

He currently co-anchors News 4 at 4 alongside Eun Yang and reports for News 4 at 11.

Harris was born to Leon Sr. and Lorrene Harris in Akron, Ohio.

He has three brothers: Marcus, Jerry, and J.J., who still reside in Akron; and a sister, Kimberly, who lives in Houston.

Harris currently lives in Avenel, Potomac, Maryland, with his wife Dawn, a nurse at a local hospital.

Leon's son Darren (a graduate of Bucknell University) lives in Seattle, WA while his daughter Lauren (a graduate of Temple University) is an early childhood educator who lives in Atlanta, GA.