Victor Blackwell Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Weight Loss, Partner, Wife, CNN, WHUT-TV and Net Worth

Victor Blackwell is an American television news anchor and correspondent who was born and brought up Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. He co-anchors CNN Newsroom on Saturday mornings with Randi Kaye and the New Day Weekend in CNN’s world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Victor Blackwell Age

Blackwell is 40 years old as of 2020, he was born on 25 September 1981, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on September 25 every year and his birth sign is  Libra.

Victor Blackwell Height

Blackwell stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches.

Victor Blackwell Weight Loss

Blackwell has a moderate weight. He went through a medical procedure of laparoscopic gastric banding in view of his overweight size, a medical procedure to help in weight reduction that includes building a minuscule pocket to convey food in the year 2007. He lost in excess of 130 pounds in the wake of going through the Laparoscopic gastric banding.

Victor Blackwell Education

Blackwell attended Milford Mill Academy in 1999 where he was class president of his high school graduating class. He then attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. where he earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.

Victor Blackwell Family

Blackwell was born and raised by her parents in Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Victor’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Victor Blackwell Partner

Blackwell is openly gay but has not yet revealed whether he is in any romantic union or relationship. It is, therefore, not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Victor Blackwell Wife

Victor does not have a wife, he is an open gay. However, he has not revealed details about his love life.

Victor Blackwell Salary

According to our reliable sources, Blackwell’s annual salary ranges between $58,432 and $70,000.

Victor Blackwell Net Worth

Blackwell’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $3 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a television news anchor and correspondent. Through his various sources of income, Victor has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Blackwell.

Victor Blackwell Wiki

  • Full Names: Victor Blackwell
  • Popular As: Television news anchor and correspondent
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Gay

Victor Blackwell Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 40 years old as of 2020
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Date of Birth: 25 September 1981
  • Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
  • Birthday: 25 September

Victor Blackwell Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Not Available
  • Hair Color: Not Available
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Victor Blackwell Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Wife/Spouse: Not Available
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Single
  • Children:  Sons (Not known) Daughter(s) (Not known)

Victor Blackwell Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: Between $1 million and $3 million dollars
  • Salary: Between $58,432 and $70,000.
  • Source of Income: His career as a journalist

Victor Blackwell WHUT-TV

While in college, Blackwell worked at Howard University’s public television station, WHUT-TV. After college, he worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WHAG-TV in Hagerstown, MD. Victor also worked as a reporter and weekend anchor at WTLV/WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the first black main anchor at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida. There, he served as an anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts.

Victor Blackwell CNN

Victor joined CNN in August 2012. He anchors the weekend editions of New Day and CNN Newsroom from the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

He has reported and anchored on the scene for many breaking news stories which include Hurricanes Harvey and Irma (2017), the Orlando shooting at Pulse Nightclub (2016), and protests in his hometown of Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray (2015). He did exclusive reporting on the death of Georgia teen Kendrick Johnson (2013) and Superstorm Sandy recovery (2012).

In 2018, he marked the 50-year anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death where he coordinated an exclusive interview with civil rights icons Ambassador Andrew Young and Reverend Jesse Jackson at the Memphis motel where Luther was gunned down. It was the first time the two visited together since Luther’s death.

Victor Blackwell Surgery

In November 2007, Victor announced that he’d secretly undergone laparoscopic surgery to combat his lifelong struggle with his weight.

Victor Blackwell Wheel of Fortune

Victor was a contestant on an episode of Wheel of Fortune which aired in February 2001. He placed the third position and won $3,350.

Victor Blackwell Awards and Achievements

Blackwell received a Regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Feature Reporting in 2009. He was then nominated for a Regional Emmy in 2007, 2008, and 2011. He also received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for his reporting on the Stop Snitchin’ phenomenon and also its impact on inner-city crime. Victor also received the Unity Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association in 2007 for his reporting on the high school graduation rate of black boys.

Who is Victor Blackwell?

Blackwell is a well-known news anchor working for CNN Newsroom on Saturdays and New Day Weekend. Prior to joining CNN, he was the main anchor at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida.

How old is Blackwell?

Blackwell is an American national born on 25 September 1981, in Baltimore.

How tall is Blackwell?

Victor has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Blackwell married?

Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.

How much is Blackwell worth?

Victor has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

How much does Blackwell make?

Per our average wage estimates for an anchor in the United States, Victor receives an annual salary ranging between $58,432 and $70,000 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $6.67 and $7.99.

Where does Blackwell live?

Victor is a resident of Memphis, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Blackwell dead or alive?

Victor is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Blackwell now?

Victor is pursuing his career in journalism. He is working as a news anchor at CNN since 2012.

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