David Begnaud Biography / Wiki
David Begnaud is an American television journalist who has worked for CBS News as a contributor since 2015. His reporting has been featured across CBS News broadcasts and platforms including CBS This Morning, the CBS Evening News, 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning, as well as CBS News Streaming, CBS News’ 24/7 streaming news service.
Begnaud began his career in television as a teen reporter at KLFY TV 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana, during his high school years. Begnaud’s instructor questioned him if he was the man she had seen anchoring the evening news the previous evening when he arrived on his first day of college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He was. Begnaud continued to attend college throughout the week while anchoring the weekend morning and evening shows of Eyewitness News. Begnaud was employed from 2005 to 2007 at KSLA in Shreveport, Louisiana. After that, he worked for three years at KOVR in Sacramento before moving to Los Angeles to join KTLA. He was appointed the network’s Miami-based correspondent by CBS News in 2015. In January 2017, he moved to the network’s Dallas office.
Begnaud was dispatched by CBS News to Puerto Rico in September 2017 to cover Hurricane Irma and stayed there for Hurricane Maria. Begnaud submitted numerous reports of the situation on the ground from different parts of Puerto Rico, which were aired by CBS News. Begnaud also disseminated information using his personal social media profiles. His social media pages have received praise for keeping followers on the US mainland updated on the situation in Puerto Rico.
David Begnaud Age
How old is David? He is 43 years old as of 2026. David was born on June 13, 1983, in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 13th June every year.
David Begnaud Education
Begnaud studied at Teurlings Catholic High School, where he was an altar boy and Eucharistic minister. In 2005, he graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s degree in general studies. ALSO READ: Rita Braver
David Begnaud Height / Measurements
How tall is David? He stands at an average height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m). However, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.
David Begnaud Nationality / Ethnicity
Begnaud holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. David is of Hispanic-American ethnicity/heritage.
David Begnaud Parents / Family Siblings
David was born and raised by his parents, Glenn and Cydney Begnaud, in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. His mother is a registered nurse who has been a frequent source of inspiration for his reporting. At age six, Begnaud received a Tourette’s syndrome diagnosis. He made this information public in December 2018. David has two siblings, a brother named Matthew Begnaud and a sister.
David Begnaud Husband / Married
Is Begnaud married? Yes, he is married to Jeremy Tardo. David is proud to be gay. He came out publicly on June 24, 2018, by posting a picture with his partner in October 2011. The pair met in October 2011 and reside in Manhattan.
David Begnaud Children / Daughter
Informaton about him having children is not available.
David Begnaud Salary
Begnaud is an American television journalist earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $110,000.
David Begnaud Net Worth
David has been working as a CBS News contributor and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.
David Begnaud CBS News
Begnaud has been working for CBS News as a contributor since 2015. His reporting has been featured across CBS News broadcasts and platforms including CBS This Morning, the CBS Evening News, 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning, as well as CBS News Streaming, CBS News’ 24/7 streaming news service.
Begnaud began his career in television as a teen reporter at KLFY TV 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana, during his high school years. Begnaud’s instructor questioned him if he was the man she had seen anchoring the evening news the previous evening when he arrived on his first day of college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He was. Begnaud continued to attend college throughout the week while anchoring the weekend morning and evening shows of Eyewitness News. Begnaud was employed from 2005 to 2007 at KSLA in Shreveport, Louisiana. After that, he worked for three years at KOVR in Sacramento before moving to Los Angeles to join KTLA. He was appointed the network’s Miami-based correspondent by CBS News in 2015. In January 2017, he moved to the network’s Dallas office.
Begnaud was dispatched by CBS News to Puerto Rico in September 2017 to cover Hurricane Irma and stayed there for Hurricane Maria. Begnaud submitted numerous reports of the situation on the ground from different parts of Puerto Rico, which were aired by CBS News. Begnaud also disseminated information using his personal social media profiles. His social media pages have received praise for keeping followers on the US mainland updated on the situation in Puerto Rico.
