Whit Johnson Biography
Whit Johnson is an American journalist who co-anchors Good Morning America’s weekend editions and anchors ABC World News Tonight’s Saturday edition.
Whit Johnson Age
Johnson is 39 years old as of 2021. He was born on 25 June 1982 in San Francisco, California, United States.
Whit Johnson Height
Johnson stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).
Whit Johnson Family
Johnson attributes his introduction to the field of broadcasting to his stepfather, TV, and radio broadcaster Dean Edell. Johnson discovered his father’s sibling through a 23andMe DNA test in 2018.
Whit Johnson Education
Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in television and radio broadcasting from San Francisco State University.
Whit Johnson Wife
Johnson is married to Andrea Fujii, an ABC News correspondent. The couple married on August 11, 2007, and their two daughters live in the New York area.
Whit Johnson Salary
Johnson has been very secretive with his annual pay scale as of now, 2021. However, there is no doubt that he has been accustomed to good pay in terms of salary as she has been able to work with profound films. Nonetheless, we will update the site as soon as we get more information on the same from our trusted sources.
Sara Haines Net Worth
Johnson has also not declared her net worth to the public as of now. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that he has been able to accumulate a good figure in terms of his net worth throughout his career in the industry. However, we will update the site as soon as we get more information on the same.
Whit Johnson Career
Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, Johnson has served as one of ABC News’ top journalists, presenting viewers with critical information. He was a significant member of the political team for the 2020 presidential election cycle, covering election week from Arizona and the Democratic Party primaries. Johnson has also hosted breaking news and special events for the network and ABC News Live, including the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
Since joining ABC News, he has covered and reported on the October 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, which left 11 people dead. He also covered the historic volcano explosion on Hawaii’s Big Island, as well as the case of Mollie Tibbets, the University of Iowa student who suddenly vanished and was subsequently found murdered.
Johnson formerly worked as a morning anchor on KNBC-“Today TV’s in LA,” which earned the Golden Mike Award for Best Daytime News Broadcast in 2017. He won a Los Angeles Emmy® in 2013 for a multipart investigation into reported car repair shop scams. Johnston covered two Olympics during his time at KNBC: the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, and the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He co-hosted the station’s Emmy-winning special report from Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Opening Ceremony. He also anchored live coverage for nine hours on the 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino, the 2013 shooting at LAX, and the standoff between killer Christopher Dorner and the LAPD.
He was a CBS News correspondent and fill-in anchor in Washington before joining KNBC, reporting on national news, the White House, and Capitol Hill. He covered then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on multiple trips across the Middle East during his time at the network and interviewed her minutes after Muammar Gaddafi was assassinated. Johnson also worked for NBC stations in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Yakima, Washington.
Other anchors include Forrest Sawyer, Joan Lunden, Jim Avila, Joan Lunden, Cecily Tynan, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, David Muir, Amy Robach, Kendis Gibson, Diane Macedo, Rob Nelson, Paula Faris, and Reena Ninan.
