Sharyl Attkisson 
(American Writer, Journalist)
| Sharyl Attkisson is an Award-winning writer and an investigative journalist. She is married and a mother of one kid. |
Quick Facts of Sharyl Attkisson
| Age: | 63 years 2 months |
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| Birth Date: | January 26, 1961 |
| Full Name: | Sharyl Attkisson |
| Net Worth: | $800 thousand |
| Last Updated: | February, 2024 |
| Birth Place: | Sarasota, Florida, United States |
| Horoscope (Sunshine): | Aquarius |
| Height / How tall : | 5 feet 3 inches (1.60m) |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | American Writer, Journalist |
| Education: | Riverview High School,College of Journalism, Communications and the University of Florida |
| Hair Color: | Blonde |
| Eye Color: | hazel |
| Lucky Number: | 9 |
| Lucky Stone: | Amethyst |
| Lucky Color: | Turquoise |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius |
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Relationship Facts of Sharyl Attkisson
| Sharyl Attkisson is married to James Attkisson. |
| She is mother of One. |
| Sharyl Attkisson is not having an affair with anyone presently. |
| Her sexual orientation is straight. |
Sharyl Attkisson is married to James Attkisson! 38 years of Marriage! - Dating History
Sharyl Attkisson is married to James Attkisson. James Attkisson is a retired lawyer.
He was also in law enforcement. He was the head of his SWAT team commander in Florida and he served in the Vietnam War as well.
Sharyl and James married in 1984 and have been together since then.
The couple has one daughter.
Sharyl Attkisson: Biography in Details
Who is Sharyl Attkisson?
Sharyl Attkisson is an Award-winning American writer and an investigative journalist. She hosted the show Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.
She is known for her audacity in reporting on tough and controversial topics. She posts News Blogs independently on her own website.
How much is the net worth of Sharyl Attkisson in 2024?
Her total net worth is $800 thousand US as of 2024. As a journalist, she earns $24k – $71k US.
Who are the parents of Sharyl Attkisson?
Sharyl Attkisson was born on January 26, 1961, in Sarasota, Florida, US. Her father is a retired lawyer.
Her stepfather is a retired orthopedic surgeon and, her mother is a retired housewife. Her family had seven children.
Sharyl Attkisson: Education
She attended Wilkinson Elementary and Riverview High School, Sarasota, Florida, US.
After high school, she enrolled at the University of Florida, Florida, US.
In 1982, she graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the College of Journalism and Communications, Gainesville, Florida.
Sharyl Attkisson: Professional Life, Career
Sharyl initially began her broadcast journalism career in 1982 as a reporter at a PBS station, Gainesville, Florida.
Journalism
| Year | Network |
| 1982 | WUFT-TV, PBS station, Gainesville, Florida |
| 1982-1985 | WTTVX-TV Fort Pierce, Florida |
| 1985-1986 | WBNS-TV, Columbus, Ohio |
| 1986-1990 | WTVT, Tampa, Florida |
| 1990-1993 | CNN |
| 1993-2014 | CBS |
She resigned from CBS news, after 21 years with the network.
Books
- 2002, Co-authored Writing Right for Broadcast and Internet News
- 2014, Stonewalled: One Reporter’s Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama’s Washington.
- 2017, The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
Recognitions
She also served on the University of Florida’s Journalism College Advisory Board from 1993 to 1997. In 1996 she was the Chairwoman.
Sharyl Attkisson: Awards, Nominations
Awards
- 1997, Outstanding Achievement Award
- 2000, (I.R.E) Finalist Award
- 2002, Emmy Award for her Investigative Journalism
- 2005, RTNDA-Edward R. Murrow Awards
- 2008, RTNDA-Edward R. Murrow Awards
- 2009, Emmy Award (Troubled Asset relief program)
- 2012, Investigative Reporting Award
- 2012, Emmy Award (Gun walker: Fast and Furious)
- 2013, Emmy for investigative journalism
- 2014, Pillar Human Rights Journalism
- 2014, New York Times Best Seller
- 2015, Kenneth Y. Tomlinson Award- Outstanding Reporting
- 2015, “Courage in the Face of Power” Award, Weyrich Awards
- 2016, Barbara Olson Award- Excellence and Independence in Journalism
- 2016, Finalist Gerald Loeb business awards- “Taxpayer Beware”
- 2017, New York Times Best Seller
Nominations
- 2001, Investigative Emmy Award (Firestone Tire Fiasco)
- 2010, Emmy Award (Investigations on Congress)
- 2010, Emmy Award (Waste of Tax Dollars)
- 2011, Emmy Award (Follow the Money)
- 2013, Emmy Award (Green Energy Going Red and Libya)
- 2013, Gerald Loeb Award- broadcast category
Body Size
She has olive-green eyes and dark brown hair. Her height is 5.8 feet.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
She has 57K followers on Facebook, 7.6K on Instagram, and 293.2K on Twitter.
She also has her own website- www.sharylattkisson.com
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Sharyl Attkisson's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January | Friday |
| 2025 | January | Sunday |
| 2026 | January | Monday |
| 2027 | January | Tuesday |
| 2028 | January | Wednesday |
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