Byron Pitts Biography
Byron Pitts is an American journalist and author working for ABC News, and current co-anchor for the network’s late night news program, Nightline. Until March 2013, he served as chief national correspondent for The CBS Evening News and contributed regularly to 60 Minutes.
Byron Pitts Age
He was born in October 21, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Byron Pitts Height
He is 5 feet tall.
Byron Pitts Education
He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1982 with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Speech Communication. He also attended Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore.
Byron Pitts Parents
He is the son of Clarice and William Pitts. He was raised by a single mother, Clarice Pitts. Clarice was a social worker. She passed on in 2011.
Byron Pitts Siblings
He has sisters and brothers including Mac and Saundra.
Byron Pitts Wife
He is happily married to Lyne Johnson Pitts, who is a TV executive and journalist.
Byron Pitts Kids
He has three children: Christina Pitts, Brittni Pitts, and Angela Pitts.
Byron Pitts ABC News
He was named co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline” in 2014.
Prior to joining ABC News, he spent 15 years at CBS News where he served as Chief National Correspondent for The CBS Evening News, filed regularly for 60 Minutes, and won an Emmy for his coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was also named the National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year in 2002.
Pitts began his career at WNCT-TV in Greenville, N.C., where he covered local news and served as weekend sports anchor.
He is the author of, ‘Be The One’.
Byron Pitts Salary
It ranges between $99K to $106K per year.
Byron Pitts Net Worth
It is estimated at over $5 million.