Huel Perkins Biography | Wiki
Huel Perkins is an American award-winning journalist, anchor, and reporter, currently serves as a news anchor for Fox2 based in Detroit, anchoring the 5 p.m. newscasts. Prior to this, he worked as an anchor and reporter at KSDK, St. Louis, for three years.
Huel Perkins Age | Birthday
How old is Huel? Perkins is 71 years old as of 2025. He was born on November 23, 1954, in Detroit, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 23 November every year.
Huel Perkins Education
Parkins attended and graduated from Southern University. He also attended Northwestern University, where he graduated in Evanston, Illinois. ALSO READ: Lee Thomas
Huel Perkins Height | Measurements
How tall is Huel? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m). However, his other body measurements are currently not available.
Huel Perkins Weight Loss
However, information about Huel’s weight loss is not yet available. We will update once confirmed available.
Huel Perkins Nationality | Ethnicity
Perkins holds an American and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Detroit, United States of America. Huel is of White ethnicity/heritage.
Huel Perkins Husband | Married
Is Huel married? Yes, he is currently married but he has not disclosed his marital status. He is confidential when it comes to matters concerning his personal life.
Huel Perkins Parents | Family
Perkins was born and raised by his parents, the late Dr. Huel Davis Perkins (father) and Thelma O. Smith (mother). His father was a soldier in the United States of America. He is the only child of his parents.
Huel Perkins Salary
Perkins currently serves as a news anchor for Fox2 based in Detroit, anchoring the 5 p.m. newscasts earns an annual salary ranging from $30,000 to $90,000.
Huel Perkins Net Worth
Perkins is an American award-winning journalist, anchor, and reporter who has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $3 million.
Huel Perkins FOX 2 News
Perkins currently serves as a news anchor for Fox2, based in Detroit, anchoring the 5 p.m. newscasts. Prior to this, he worked as an anchor and reporter at KSDK, St. Louis, for three years. In the 24 years that he has worked for the station, he has traveled the country with Nelson Mandela, followed the Pope, and covered nearly every major political convention. But best of all, he got to work with some of the most talented reporters, photographers, and producers in broadcasting.
He picked up two Emmy Awards for reporting and four nominations for Best Anchor. It’s not bad for a young man who was on his way to becoming a lawyer when he got his first big break in television. He thinks he made the right choice. Over the years, he has developed a deep and abiding faith in the people of Metro Detroit. Time after time, he has seen us overcome enormous odds. No matter where they live or what they do, there is a sense of community that always seems to bring them together. There is nothing they cannot achieve. No problem that they can’t solve.
Additionally, anchoring the 5 p.m., 6, 10, and the Edge at 11 p.m. He also hosts the popular talk show, “Let It Rip!” at 10:30 every Thursday night. The time you watch FOX 2, you’ll see a wide range of stories and people. Some of them will make you cry, angry, and laugh. But at the end of the newscast, he hopes you feel that they have been working together for you, trying to solve problems, not just expose them.
