Sharyn Alfonsi

Sharyn Alfonsi: Biography in Details

Who is Sharyn Alfonsi?

Sharyn Alfonsi is an American journalist and correspondent for 60 Minutes and 60 Minutes Sports on CBS since 2015.

Her reports, revelations, and stories in the show were so bang-on and versatile that people loved her for her to-the-point news.

Prior, she has also worked in KIRO-TV, WVEC–TV Norfolk, and many more.

Age, Family, Ethnicity

Sharyn Alfonsi was born in Mississippi, the United States on June 3, 1972, there is no information regarding her family. She was raised in a city near Washington, D.C.

Also, there is no information about her siblings. She belongs of American nationality and English ethnicity. Her birth sign is Gemini.

In which school did Sharyn Alfonsi attend?

Talking about her education, firstly, she attended  McLean High School. Then, she attended the University of Mississippi.

Sharyn Alfonsi graduated in the year 1994, with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and journalism studies.

Sharyn Alfonsi: Professional Journalism Career

Talking about her profession, she began her career in broadcast journalism at the KHBS-TV  where she served as a news reporter, weekend weather anchor, editor, and photographer.

Then, she also worked as a general assignment reporter for the WVEC-TV in Virginia from 1995 to 1997. In fact, she then joined KIRO-TV in Washington where she served as a reporter and a substitute anchor.

Whereas, in her job at KIRO-TV, she covered the World Trade Organization riots.

Moreover, the popular journalist also joined the CBS News based in New York City and anchored the CBS evening shows. Besides that, she also anchored Good Morning America and World News.

In 2012, Sharyn Alfonsi left ABC News in order to return back to CBS News and joined the cast of “60 Minutes Sports.” Likewise, she also made her debut appearance on 60 Minutes along with an investigative story about Fraud after Kris Aquino.

In 2018, Sharyn Alfonsi was highlighted on the season debut of 60 Minutes meeting with Paul McCartney, which drew in excess of 13 million watchers.

Paul McCartney told that he couldn’t peruse music, was uncontrollably uncertain and stressed over his inheritance. Additionally, she detailed the 2018 season from Midway Island, with an in-depth look at the issue of plastics in the sea.

Sharyn Alfonsi’s Commencement Speech

In May 2013, Sharyn Alfonsi gave the commencement speech at the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi.

Her speech was declared by NPR as one of The Best Commencement Speeches Ever to have been given.

Sharyn Alfonsi: Social Media

Sharyn Alfonsi doesn’t seem to be active on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Sharyn Alfonsi: Awards, Nominations

Sharyn Alfonsi has been nominated for the Emmys thrice in 2011, 2012, and 2016. Furthermore, in 2015, she won the WGA Award for Best News – Analysis, Feature or Commentary – Television.

How much is the net worth of Sharyn Alfonsi?

There is no information regarding her salary. His net worth is around $1 million.

There is no information about the controversy and rumors related to her but while reporting, Sharyn Alfonsi has covered many scandals like the investigation of the misuse of jailhouse informants, companies committed fraud against Hurricane Sandy victims, etc.

Sharyn Alfonsi: Body Measurements

On talking about her body measurements, Sharyn Alfonsi has a measurement of 32-23-34 inches respectively. Her hair color is brown and her eye color is black. Her height, weight, and shoe size are unknown.

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