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Matthew Chance Biography / Wiki

Matthew Chance is a British journalist working for CNN as the network’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent. Chance worked as a freelance journalist in Asia before joining CNN. When correspondent Steve Harrigan departed CNN for Fox News Channel while on assignment, Chance joined CNN in October 2001 to take his place in Northern Afghanistan. He has covered events such as the fall of Kabul to the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan in 2001, the invasion of Iraq by Coalition forces in 2003, the hostage situation at the Beslan school, the London bombings in 2005, Russia under President Vladimir Putin, the war in South Ossetia in 2008, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Chance conducted an interview with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in August 2008. In August 2011, Chance was one of the journalists detained by Colonel Gaddafi’s forces at the Rixos al Nasr hotel in Tripoli, Libya. He was live on CNN when the International Committee of the Red Cross eventually evacuated the inmates, and he covered the event via Twitter.

Matthew Chance Age

How old is Chance? He is 56 years old as of 2026. Chance was born on March 14, 1970, in the United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 14th March every year.

Matthew Chance Education

Matthew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology from the University of London and Art from the School of Oriental and African Studies. ALSO READ: Stephanie Elam CNN, Bio, Age, Height, Hair, Ethnicity, Daughter, Parents, Husband, Salary and Net Worth

Matthew Chance Height / Measurements

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

Matthew Chance Nationality / Ethnicity

Matthew holds British nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in the United Kingdom. He is of White ethnicity/heritage.

Matthew Chance Parents / Family

Chance was born and raised in the United Kingdom. However, information about his parents and siblings is currently under review.

Matthew Chance Wife / Married

Is Matthew married? Information about his marital status is not available. Chance is confidential when it comes to matters concerning his personal life. e will update you as soon as the information is available.

Matthew Chance Religion

His own religious views have not been made public by him in any reliable sources.

Matthew Chance Salary

Chance is a British journalist earning an annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $130,000.

Matthew Chance Net Worth

Matthew is working for CNN as the network’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $10 million.

Matthew Chance CNN

Chance has been working for CNN as the network’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent. Chance worked as a freelance journalist in Asia before joining CNN. When correspondent Steve Harrigan departed CNN for Fox News Channel while on assignment, Chance joined CNN in October 2001 to take his place in Northern Afghanistan. He has covered events such as the fall of Kabul to the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan in 2001, the invasion of Iraq by Coalition forces in 2003, the hostage situation at the Beslan school, the London bombings in 2005, Russia under President Vladimir Putin, the war in South Ossetia in 2008, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Chance conducted an interview with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in August 2008. In August 2011, Chance was one of the journalists detained by Colonel Gaddafi’s forces at the Rixos al Nasr hotel in Tripoli, Libya. He was live on CNN when the International Committee of the Red Cross eventually evacuated the inmates, and he covered the event via Twitter.