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Dan Bowens Biography / Wiki

Dan Bowens is an American, a 9-time Emmy Award-winning anchor for FOX 5 New York, co-hosting Good Day Wakeup weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., and anchoring NewsRoom Live at 10 a.m. on the FOX Local app. He has reported on everything from significant national events to breaking news. Additionally, Dan is the host of Heat NYC, a digital series on the FOX 5 YouTube channel that features in-depth discussions about crime, investigations, and life in New York, as well as the weekly true-crime podcast Crime in the City on Spotify.

Dan was the anchor of the FOX 5 Sunday night program in 2021, which won a New York Emmy Award for Weekend Newscast in recognition of the team’s coverage of the George Floyd demonstrations in New York City. Dan earned several regional Emmy Awards while reporting and anchoring at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina; WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida; and KEPR-TV in Washington state before joining FOX 5.

Dan Bowens Age

How old is Dan? He is 47 years old as of 2026. Dan was born in New Jersey. However, information about when he celebrates his birthday is currently under review.

Dan Bowens Education

Bowens graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and received a bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. ALSO READ: Kenza Fourati Model, Bio, Age, Height, Nationality, Children, Wedding, Religion, Salary and Net Worth

Dan Bowens Height / Measurements

How tall is Dan? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inchs (1.67m).

Dan Bowens Nationality / Ethnicity

Bowens holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in New Jersey and he is of White ethnicity/heritage.

Dan Bowens Parents / Family

Dan was born and raised in New Jersey. His father, Alvin Bowens, previously worked as a videotape editor, while his mother worked as a producer. He has a well-known stepfather, Byron Pitts, who is a chief national correspondent for The CBS Evening News and a contributor for 60 Minutes

Dan Bowens Wife / Married

Is Bowens married? Yes, he is married to Elisa Bowens. The couple is proud to have four children. The family lives in the Garden State in New Jersey.

Dan Bowens Salary

Bowens is an American 9-time Emmy Award-winning anchor, earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $120,000.

Dan Bowens Net Worth

Dan is a 9-time Emmy Award-winning anchor for FOX 5 New York, co-hosting Good Day Wakeup weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., and anchoring NewsRoom Live at 10 a.m. on the FOX Local app and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.

Dan Bowens Fox 5 News

Bowens is working as an anchor for FOX 5 New York, co-hosting Good Day Wakeup weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., and anchoring NewsRoom Live at 10 a.m. on the FOX Local app. He has reported on everything from significant national events to breaking news. Additionally, Dan is the host of Heat NYC, a digital series on the FOX 5 YouTube channel that features in-depth discussions about crime, investigations, and life in New York, as well as the weekly true-crime podcast Crime in the City on Spotify.

Dan was the anchor of the FOX 5 Sunday night program in 2021, which won a New York Emmy Award for Weekend Newscast in recognition of the team’s coverage of the George Floyd demonstrations in New York City. Dan earned several regional Emmy Awards while reporting and anchoring at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina; WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida; and KEPR-TV in Washington state before joining FOX 5.