Andrea Mitchell Age, Wiki and Bio

Andrea Mitchell

Quick Info

ProfessionNews Anchor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/10/1946
Age78 years
BirthplaceNew Rochelle, New York, U.S.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorLight Golden Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNew Rochelle High School, New York
College/UniversityUniversity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Educational QualificationBachelor of Arts in English Literature (1967)

Personal Life

HometownNew York, U.S.
Zodiac signScorpio

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date6 April 1997
SpouseAlan Greenspan (former Federal Reserve Board Chairman), Gil Jackson (div. 1970s)

Family

FatherSydney Mitchell (a businessman)
MotherCecile Mitchell (administrator)
SiblingsArthur Mitchell (politician, former real estate agent)
ChildrenShe has no children.

Career

Award(s)
  • Lifetime achievement award at the 40th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
  • The Los Angeles Press Club’s Joseph M. Quinn Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The International Radio and Television Society Foundation’s Giant of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts Honor
  • The International Women’s Media Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Freedom of the Press Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
  • Lifetime Achievement Award at the sixth annual Washington Women in Journalism Award
  • Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded her the Leonard Zeidenberg Award for defending First Amendment freedoms (2004)
  • Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism from the John F. Kennedy School of Government (2005)
  • Gracie Award for Outstanding Reporter/Correspondent (2010)
  • Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story (Long Form) at Emmy Awards (2015)
  • Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications for excellence in broadcast journalism (2015)
  • Gracie Icon Award at the Gracie Leadership Awards (2024)
Career Overview
  • Andrea Mitchell began her journalism career by serving as the news director for WXPN, the student radio station at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • She joined KYW radio and TV in Philadelphia, gaining recognition as a City Hall reporter.
  • In 1976, she transitioned to WTOP in Washington, D.C., and later joined NBC News in 1978, quickly rising to the position of energy correspondent.
  • Mitchell covered significant political events, including the Reagan administration's dealings and the White House during Bill Clinton's presidency.
  • As a foreign affairs correspondent, she reported on critical global events and conducted exclusive interviews with notable world leaders, including Fidel Castro.
  • Throughout her career, she has earned numerous awards and honors for her contributions to journalism.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mitchellreports/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/AndreaMitchellMSNBC/
Twitterhttps://x.com/mitchellreports

Some Lesser Known Facts

Andrea grew up in a Jewish family with a rich history of involvement in the community.
Her father was not only a businessman but also a community leader, presiding over a synagogue for 40 years.
During her time at Penn, she made significant contributions as a reporter for the student radio station.
She gained prominence as a journalist during pivotal political events, influencing public discourse.
Andrea has been actively involved in covering issues related to U.S.-Cuba relations for decades.

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