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Biography:
Dan Rather is an American journalist and news anchor who, after his report on Hurricane Carla in Houston in 1961, became a national celebrity to save thousands of lives on KHOU-TV in Texas. For over two decades, he was a CBS News anchor and one of the best-known correspondents for numerous other television news shows, including 60 Minutes (1975–81, 2005–2006). In 2013, he was awarded several honors and prizes, such as the “Lifetime Achievement” Emmy Trustees Award.
Dan Rather Net Worth:$70 million
Born Name
Dan Irvin Rather Jr.
Nick Name
Dan
Age
Dan Rather is currently 88 according to his birthdate October 31, 1931
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Wharton, Texas, United States
Residence
New York City, New York and Austin, Texas in the United States
Nationality
United States
Education
He attended Lovett Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School in Houston. He then went to John H. Reagan High School also in Houston, graduating in 1950. After that, he enrolled in Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville (later known as Sam Houston State University) and acquired a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1953. He then attended South Texas College of Law in Houston for a brief period.
Occupation
Journalist, News Presenter, Reporter & Correspondent
Family
- Father – Daniel Irvin Rather Sr. (Ditch digger & Oil pipeliner)
- Mother – Byrl Veda (Page) Rather
Manager
He is represented by News and Guts.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
72 kg or 158.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
He has dated –
- Jean Grace Goebel (1957-Present) – He tied the knot with Jean Goebel on April 21, 1957. They have a daughter named Robin and a son named Dan.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of English and Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sharp features
- Cleft chin
Religion
Christianity
Dan Rather Favorite Things
- Hobby – Watching the news on television that is almost an addiction, being regular with the mainstream and traditional media evening newscasts like NBC, ABC and CBS
- TV Journalists / Hosts – Rachel Maddow, Don Lemon, Chris Matthews, Jake Tapper
