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Leslie Sykes (Leslie Ann Sykes) was born on 27 June, 1965 in San Diego California, U.S., is an American journalist. Discover Leslie Sykes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
Popular As |
Leslie Ann Sykes |
Occupation |
News Anchor |
Age |
58 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
27 June 1965 |
Birthday |
27 June |
Birthplace |
San Diego California, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous News anchor with the age 58 years old group.
Leslie Sykes Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Leslie Sykes height not available right now. We will update Leslie Sykes's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Leslie Sykes's Husband?
Her husband is Patrick W. Spann
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Patrick W. Spann |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
1 child |
Leslie Sykes Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leslie Sykes worth at the age of 58 years old? Leslie Sykes’s income source is mostly from being a successful News anchor. She is from United States. We have estimated Leslie Sykes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Source of Income |
News anchor |
Leslie Sykes Social Network
Timeline
Leslie Ann Sykes was born in San Diego, California to Abel Baxton Sykes, Jr. (June 1, 1934 - December 19, 2012) and Sylvia Mae Thierry Sykes.
She has two older sisters; Dawn Carol Sykes and Daphne Grace Sykes.
She grew up in Compton, California, where her father worked as an administrator for Compton Community College.
Sykes attended St. Joseph High School (Lakewood, California) and then went to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia where she majored and has a degree in English.
Leslie Ann Sykes (born June 27, 1965) is an American television news anchor, journalist and reporter.
Sykes is the morning and midday co-anchor of the Eyewitness News at KABC-TV, ABC's owned and operated television station in Los Angeles.
While there, she made her film debut as "Miss Mission" in Spike Lee's 1988 film, School Daze.
Upon graduation, Sykes began her professional career as a journalist.
One of her first jobs was as a general assignment reporter at the now defunct Los Angeles Herald-Examiner.
An internship followed at local independent television station (now MyNetworkTV owned-and-operated station) KCOP-TV.
This led to a desk assistant position in the news department at Fox owned-and-operated station KTTV.
Her big break came when she landed her first on-air job in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at WDAM-TV.
Not only did she serve as a reporter, she anchored three shows a day and produced a newscast.
From there she received her first major market assignment at WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In December 1994, Sykes returned to Los Angeles as a general assignment reporter for KABC-TV's Eyewitness News program.
In late 1998, Sykes was approached by WBBM-TV in Chicago to become its new top female weekend anchor, replacing Sarah Lucero.
However, a December 3, 1998 article in the Chicago Sun-Times reported that She had opted "to stay put in L.A."
In June 1999, Sykes was promoted to co-anchor the weekend edition of the Eyewitness News. In 2009, she was promoted again to co-anchor of the 11am-Noon slot and then joined the team on Eyewitness News This Morning as well.
Sykes is married to Patrick W. Spann.
They have a son and currently live in the View Park-Windsor Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.