John King Biography / Wiki
John King is an American journalist, anchor and reporter currently working as CNN’s chief national correspondent, based in Washington, D.C.. He formerly anchored Inside Politics, State of the Union, and John King, USA. King started as a writer with the Associated Press in 1985. King led the AP’s political coverage of the 1992 and 1996 presidential elections after being appointed chief political correspondent in 1991. King’s coverage of the Gulf War in Kuwait earned him the Associated Press Managing Editors Association’s outstanding reporting award in 1991.
King began working for CNN in 1997 and was the network’s senior White House correspondent from 1999 until 2005. King was appointed CNN’s chief national reporter in 2005 and continues to serve in that capacity. He served as the anchor of the Sunday morning (and more often during presidential election years) news show Inside Politics from 2014 to 2021. King is joined by a rotating roundtable of media professionals who offer their perspectives on current political issues. He regularly makes appearances on Anderson Cooper 360° and The Situation Room, the nightly news programs, and occasionally steps in as anchor.
John King Age
How old is John? He is 62 years old as of 2025. He was born on August 30, 1963, in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 30th August every year.
John King Education
King attended Boston Latin School. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism. ALSO READ: Van Jones
John King Height / Measurements
How tall is John? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80m). However, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.
John King Nationality / Ethnicity
King holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. John is of Irish ethnicity/heritage.
John King Parentd / Family
King was born and raised by his parents in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. However, information about his parents and siblings is currently not available. We will update you as soon as we confirm availability.
John King Wife / Married / Children
Is John married? He was married to Jean Makie, his first wife, and had two children, named Noah and Hannah. He later married Dana Bash, a fellow CNN anchor. The couple tied the knot in a wedding ceremony on May 25, 2008. John and Dana are proud parents to have a son, Jonah, who was born in June 2011. The couple divorced in March 2012.
John King Salary
King is an American journalist, anchor and reporter earning an annual salary ranging from $40,000 to 20,000.
John King Net Worth
John has been working as CNN’s chief national correspondent and has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $15 million.
John King CNN
King is working as CNN’s chief national correspondent, based in Washington, D.C.. He formerly anchored Inside Politics, State of the Union, and John King, USA. King started as a writer with the Associated Press in 1985. King led the AP’s political coverage of the 1992 and 1996 presidential elections after being appointed chief political correspondent in 1991. King’s coverage of the Gulf War in Kuwait earned him the Associated Press Managing Editors Association’s outstanding reporting award in 1991.
King began working for CNN in 1997 and was the network’s senior White House correspondent from 1999 until 2005. King was appointed CNN’s chief national reporter in 2005 and continues to serve in that capacity. He served as the anchor of the Sunday morning (and more often during presidential election years) news show Inside Politics from 2014 to 2021. King is joined by a rotating roundtable of media professionals who offer their perspectives on current political issues. He regularly makes appearances on Anderson Cooper 360° and The Situation Room, the nightly news programs, and occasionally steps in as anchor.
