Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | John R. Buchtel High School, Akron (1979) |
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Personal Life
| Nationality | American |
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| Hometown | Akron |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Dawn Harris (nurse) |
Family
| Father | Leon Sr. |
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| Mother | Lorrene Harris |
| Siblings | 3 brothers - Marcus, Jerry, James; 1 sister - Kimberly |
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Career
| Summary | Leon Harris began his career as an unpaid intern at CNN while studying at Ohio University. After graduating, he moved into video journalism and eventually became an assistant director in the satellite department. He handled crucial satellite services during major news events. In 1991, he auditioned and landed an anchor role at CNN, where he garnered multiple awards for significant coverage, including the presidential elections and 9/11. After two decades with CNN, he moved to WJLA-TV and later joined NBC's WRC-TV as a co-anchor. |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/realleonharris |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Grew up in Akron, Ohio. | |
| Joined CNN Center as an unpaid intern in the early 1980s. | |
| Handled satellite coverage for significant historical events like the Persian Gulf War. | |
| Worked at CNN for about 21 years before leaving in mid-2003. | |
| Experienced a life-threatening health condition in 2013, due to necrotizing pancreatitis, but recovered and returned to work. | |
| Faced contract non-renewal by WJLA-TV in September 2016, ending his tenure there. |
