Whit Johnson Biography
Whit Johnson (born Whitney C.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
He was born on June 28, 1982 in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Whit Johnson Height
Johnson stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Whit Johnson Parents
Johnson is a beloved son to his father and mother Sharon. His father was adopted in Salt Lake City and was of Irish and Spanish ancestry. His mother is of European/Caucasian ancestry. Johnson attributes his introduction to the field of broadcasting to his stepfather, TV and radio broadcaster Dean Edell. Johnson discovered his father’s brother through a 23andMe DNA analysis in 2018.
Whit Johnson Wife
He is happily married to his wife, Andrea Fujii, an ABC News correspondent. The couple stated dating in Yakima, WA. The couple tied the knot on August 11, 2007.
Whit Johnson Children
Johnson is a father of two daughters.The eldest, Leah Fuji Johnson was born on May 15, 012 and Summer Johnson who was born on July 2, 2014.
Whit Johnson ABC News
Johnson is the co-anchor of Good Morning America’s weekend editions since September 29, 2018. On March 21, 2018, he made his ABC World News Tonight debut. ABC announced that Johnson would replace Tom Llamas as the Saturday host of ABC World News Tonight on February 1, 2021. On weekends, he co-anchor Good Morning America.
Furthermore, he was working initially for KNBC as a general assignment reporter in 2012. He later flew to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, covered Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign from Boston, and covered the mass murders at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., as well as the Asiana flight 214 crash landing at San Francisco International Airport.
Afterwards he joined Today in Los Angeles as a co-anchor in June 2014, alongside Daniella Guzman. Michael Brownlee, who was moved to the station’s noon newscasts, and Michelle Valles, who was relocated to the station’s weekend morning newscasts, were replaced by the two. Johnson announced his departure from KNBC on December 13, 2017, to pursue other interests.
Whit Johnson CBS News
Johnson began working for CBS News in 2009 as a network correspondent and fill-in anchor. He previously worked for KSL-TV, the NBC station in Salt Lake City, as an evening weekday anchor and reporter. He began his on-air career as a weekend evening anchor and weekday reporter . He reported for Yakima / Tri-Cities, Washington’s NBC-affiliated party system KNDO / KNDU. Much of his reporting centered on the White House, Capitol Hill, and foreign policy concerns when he was there.
Whit Johnson Salary
He earns a lump-sum of approximately $72,507 annually.
Whit Johnson Networth
He has garnered a networth amount of approximately $1 million .