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Jamie Gangel Biography / Wiki

Jamie Gangel is an American television news reporter working as a CNN special correspondent. She joined NBC News in 1983 as a general assignment and political correspondent based in Washington, DC, and was a frequent contributor to NBC Nightly News, Today, Dateline NBC and MSNBC. Gangel had been with NBC News since 1983 and worked as a National Correspondent for TODAY for almost 20 years, covering everything from hard news to popular culture, before joining CNN.

In her role as TODAY National Correspondent, Gangel has gained recognition for her lengthy features and interviews in which she profiles a wide range of subjects, from celebrities and presidents to regular individuals with remarkable tales. Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama are just a few of the many notable newsmakers Gangel has covered, along with Vice President Dick Cheney, first ladies Laura and Barbara Bush, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Governor Jeb Bush, Governor Chris Christie, and Donald Trump.

Jamie Gangel Age

How old is Jamie? She is 71 years old as of 2026. She was born on November 2, 1955, in New York, New York, United States. Gangel celebrates her birthday on 2nd November every year.

Jamie Gangel Education

Gangel graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. In 1977, she received a degree in International Studies from Harvest University. ALSO READ: Hadas Gold

Jamie Gangel Nationality / Ethnicity

Jamie holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in New York, New York, United States. Gangel is of Jewish ethnicity/heritage.

Jamie Gangel Height / Measurements

How tall is Gangel? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.70m). She also maintains a body weight of 58 kgs (167 lbs).

Jamie Gangel Parents / Family

Ganger was born and raised by her parents, Richard I. Gangel and Phyllis Gangel-Jacob, in New York, New York, United States. Her mother was a retired New York Supreme Court justice. Her parents divorced when she was eight years old. Information about her siblings is not available.

Jamie Gangel Husband / Married / Twins

Is Jamie married? Yes, she is happily married to Daniel Silva. The couple tied the knot in a wedding ceremony in 1988. Jamie and Daniel are proud to have twins, Nicholas and Lily, born around 2000-2001.

Jamie Gangel Salary

Gangel is an American television news reporter earning an annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $110,000.

Jamie Gangel Net Worth

Gangel is working as a CNN special correspondent and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.

Jamie Gangel CNN News

Gangel has been working as a CNN special correspondent. She joined NBC News in 1983 as a general assignment and political correspondent based in Washington, DC, and was a frequent contributor to NBC Nightly News, Today, Dateline NBC and MSNBC.

Gangel had been with NBC News since 1983 and worked as a National Correspondent for TODAY for almost 20 years, covering everything from hard news to popular culture, before joining CNN.

In her role as TODAY National Correspondent, Gangel has gained recognition for her lengthy features and interviews in which she profiles a wide range of subjects, from celebrities and presidents to regular individuals with remarkable tales. Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama are just a few of the many notable newsmakers Gangel has covered, along with Vice President Dick Cheney, first ladies Laura and Barbara Bush, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Governor Jeb Bush, Governor Chris Christie, and Donald Trump.