Ed Lavandera Biography / Wiki
Ed Lavandera is a correspondent for CNN based in the Dallas bureau. He joined CNN in 2001. Ed has covered numerous key stories for the network. Most notably, he was a part of the Peabody Award-winning team to cover the BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast.
Lavandera reported on the Space Shuttle Columbia accident in February 2003. Lavandera tracked the recovery efforts for the shuttle’s debris as well as the psychological toll the accident took on those communities in Texas. He has also covered stories from all across the Southeast, such as the execution of Timothy McVeigh, the case of Andrea Yates, and the Houston lady who is suspected of drowning her children.
Lavandera worked as a correspondent for WFAA-TV in Dallas before joining CNN. Lavandera spent a week documenting the lives of victims while covering the aftermath of the earthquake in El Salvador. Additionally, he reported on Pope John Paul II’s visit to Cuba. Lavandera covered several breaking news stories throughout Texas, such as the Republic of Texas standoff in 1997, flooding in southern Texas, and hurricanes throughout the Gulf Coast. Lavandera reported from the Republican and Democratic party conventions in 1992 and covered the 1994 governor’s contest between George W. Bush and Ann Richards.
Ed Lavandera Age
How old is Lavandera? He is 58 years old as of 2026. Ed was born in Long Beach, California. However, information about his exact date of birth is currently not available. We will update you when he celebrates his birthday once we confirm.
Ed Lavandera Education
Ed studied and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He is fluent in Spanish. ALSO READ: Josh Campbell CNN, Bio, Age, Height, Bodybuilder, Husband, Parents, Salary and Net Worth
Ed Lavandera Height / Measurements
How tall is Lavandera? He stands at an average height of 5 fet 6 inches (1.67m). Information about losing weight is not available.
Ed Lavandera Nationality / Ethnicity
Ed holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in California and raised in Monmouth, Wales. He is of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity/heritage.
Ed Lavandera Parents / Family
Lavandera was born in California and raised in Monmouth, Wales. Information about his parents and siblings is not available. We will update you once the information is available.
Ed Lavandera Wife / Married / Children
Is Ed married? Yes, he is married to his wife, Denise, and together they have three children: a son and two twin daughters. We will update you about the wedding as soon as we confirm.
Ed Lavandera Salary
Lavandera is a correspondent for CNN, earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $120,000.
Ed Lavandera Net Worth
Ed is a correspondent for CNN based in the Dallas bureau and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $9 million.
Ed Lavandera CNN
Lavandera has been a correspondent for CNN based in the Dallas bureau. He joined CNN in 2001. Ed has covered numerous key stories for the network. Most notably, he was a part of the Peabody Award-winning team to cover the BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast.
Lavandera reported on the Space Shuttle Columbia accident in February 2003. Lavandera tracked the recovery efforts for the shuttle’s debris as well as the psychological toll the accident took on those communities in Texas. He has also covered stories from all across the Southeast, such as the execution of Timothy McVeigh, the case of Andrea Yates, and the Houston lady who is suspected of drowning her children.
Lavandera worked as a correspondent for WFAA-TV in Dallas before joining CNN. Lavandera spent a week documenting the lives of victims while covering the aftermath of the earthquake in El Salvador. Additionally, he reported on Pope John Paul II’s visit to Cuba. Lavandera covered several breaking news stories throughout Texas, such as the Republic of Texas standoff in 1997, flooding in southern Texas, and hurricanes throughout the Gulf Coast. Lavandera reported from the Republican and Democratic party conventions in 1992 and covered the 1994 governor’s contest between George W. Bush and Ann Richards.
