David Muir

David Muir: Biography in Details

Who is David Muir?

David Muir is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor from the United States.

David Muir is well-known throughout the world for his work as a journalist and anchor for ‘ABC News.’

He has been an anchor for ‘ABC World News Tonight’ and ’20/20′ and has played an important role in the success of ABC News.

In addition, he co-hosts ABC’s World News on weekends with Diane Sawyer.

Social Media

David Muir is a frequent user of social networking platforms.

He has 601k followers on Instagram, 331k followers on Facebook, and 804k followers on Twitter.

David Muir: Age(50), Parents, Ethnicity

On November 8, 1973, David Muir was born David Jason Muir. He is currently 50 years old.

He was born in the city of Syracuse, New York, in the United States of America.

Pat Mills is his mother’s name, and Ronald Muir is his father’s. Muir grew up in a Roman Catholic family. David Muir has a younger sister, Rebecca Muir, as well as two younger step-siblings.

David Muir has Sicilian/Italian, English, Scottish, Irish, and German ancestors. He and his family used to watch the ABC channel together when he was a kid.

Since then, he has enjoyed watching anchor Peter Jennings, who has inspired him to follow in his footsteps.

Education

David had considered a career in journalism since he was a child. As a result, he attended Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School to further his education.

In 1991, he graduated from Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School.

He then enrolled at Ithaca College’s Park School of Communications, where he earned magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1995.

In addition, David Muir attended Georgetown University and the University of Salamanca in Spain. In addition, he is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish.

David Muir: Professional Life, Career

David Muir began his career as an anchor and reporter for WTVH television after graduating from Ithaca College’s Park School of Communications in 1995.

He worked there for the following five years, gathering the information he needed to work as an anchor and reporter for WCVB television in Boston.

In 2003, he got his breakthrough with the opportunity to work as an anchor for ABC News’s overnight news program ‘World News Now.

David Muir has on contributing to ABC News since 2003 and got promoted to work as a co-anchor for the ABC News magazine ‘20/20’.

In 2003, he received his big break when he was hired as an anchor for the ABC News overnight news show ‘World News Now.’

Since 2003, he has been contributing to ABC News and has been promoted to work as a co-anchor for the ABC News magazine 20/20.’

David will be covering the meeting with the world’s two most powerful leaders, Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, in Singapore. He conducted an interview with Pope Francis in Spanish.

David Muir took over as ABC News’ principal anchor of breaking news and special event coverage in 2021, replacing GMA anchor George Stephanopoulos, who held the position from 2014 to 2020.

Muir gave the graduating address at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, on May 15, 2022.

Community life

David Muir delivered the graduating lecture at Ithaca College in New York in May 2011, urging graduates to use their voices.

On March 13, 2015, he received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Ithaca College, as well as the Jessica Savitch Award of Distinction for Excellence in Journalism.

On May 8, 2015, Muir delivered the graduating address at Northeastern University in Massachusetts.

On May 12, 2018, he delivered the graduating address at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.

ABC World News Live with David Muir

ABC World News Live is a weeknight broadcast. It’s the daily evening television news program of ABC News.

This News was introduced in the summer of 1948 and it was hosted by H.R Baukhage and Jim Gibbons for the first time. Since 2014 this show has been anchored by David Muir.

On September 1, 2014, David Muir became the weekday anchor and managing editor of the program.

World News Tonight

World News Tonight has been introduced in 2006 for the first time.

World News Tonight has been broadcast from San Bernardino, Orlando, Paris, and Brussels after the terrorist attacks.

In November 2016, it was the most-watched network primetime newscast for the first time in 18 years.

On August 10, 2020, It was marked for 11 consecutive weeks as “America’s Most-Watched Show” in America.

Who developed the ABC World News Tonight app?

Roone Arledge developed the ABC World News Tonight app.

This App included many famous Programs, including World News Tonight, This Week, Nightline, and Primetime Live. 

David Muir: Net Worth 2024, Salary

As of 2024, David Muir has a net worth of approximately $20 million as a result of his talents and appearances. His annual salary is $5 million.

He also has a $7 million home on Skaneateles Lake’s West Lake Road. There are six bedrooms, two kitchens, three bathrooms, and a fireplace in this home.

David Muir: Rumors, Controversy/Scandal

David Muir’s sexuality has been a source of contention.

It was rumored and supposed that he was gay, but there was little evidence to support this.

He has never spoken about this element of his life. He’s been dubbed the “Anchor Monster” because he frequently loses his anger at work.

His interview with Donald Trump was widely panned.

When David Muir and ABC colleague Gio Benitez were pictured together multiple times, he was thought to be in a relationship.

He later got engaged to his boyfriend, Tommy DiDario, on September 17, 2015, and married in April 2016.

David Muir is regarded as one of the sexiest news anchors alive, and speculations suggest that once he retires from broadcasting, he will become a male model.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

David Muir stands 5 feet 11 inches tall. His weight is 76 kg, and he has brown hair.

His eyes are brown in tone. It is unknown what size shoes he wears.

Facts/Trivia

• As of 2024, he is 50 years old.
• His astrological sign is Pisces.
• In July 2009, he joined Twitter.
• He has worked in the entertainment sector since 1995.
• Onondaga Hill is where he grew up.
• He is also fluent in Spanish.
• He currently resides in New York, USA.
• He adores his labrador and frequently posts images of it on social media.

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FAQ

Is David Muir married?

• David Muir is an unmarried man and is possibly single.

Is David Muir gay?

• He used to visit gay clubs with his friend Gio Benitez. Later the rumor turned out to be true.

The actual Net worth of David Muir?

• He has a net worth of around $ 7 million (2019). As of 2021, his net worth is $20 million. His income is $5 Million per annum.

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