Brian Kilmeade BIO
Brian Kilmeade is a conservative American journalist and author working for FOX News Channel (FNC) as a host and political commentator. He co-hosts the weekday program, Fox & Friends from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET alongside Ainsley Earhardt, Steve Doocy, and Lawrence Jones. Also, he hosts a Saturday program One Nation with Brian Kilmeade from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET. He joined the network in December 1997 as a sports reporter.
How Old is Brian Kilmeade?
Kilmeade is 60 years old as of 202 and was born on May 7, 1964, in Massapequa, New York, United States. However, he celebrates his birthday on May 7th every year.
Brian Kilmeade Education
Kilmeade joined Massapequa High School, a public high school based in Massapequa, and graduated in 1982. He later proceeded to Long Island University commonly known as LIU Post, a private university in Brookville New York, and graduated in 1986 with a bachelor of arts in Communications.
Brian Kilmeade Fox News Career
Kilmeade is currently working at FOX News Channel (FNC) as a host and political commentator. He co-hosts the weekday program, Fox & Friends from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET alongside Ainsley Earhardt, Steve Doocy, and Lawrence Jones. Also, he hosts a Saturday program One Nation with Brian Kilmeade from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET which began on January 29, 2022. In addition, he is the weekday host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, a three-hour radio program on Fox News Radio from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. He also hosts America: Great from the Start and What Made America Great on FOX News Media’s streaming service FOX Nation.
Kilmeade joined the network in December 1997 as a sports reporter and eventually climbed through the ranks and became the host of Fox & Friends in 1998. During his tenure at FNC and Fox News Radio, he has conducted numerous interviews with high-profile newsmakers from politicians to celebrities and athletes. However, some of the candidates he has interviewed include former President George W. Bush, former President Trump, Sylvester Stallone, Dwayne Johnson, and Mike Tyson, among many. Moreover, in his career with FOX News Media, he has covered 20 Super Bowls.
Brian Kilmeade Early Career
Before joining FNC, Kilmeade worked for NewSport as a feature reporter and anchor. He hosted a daily magazine show, New Sport Journal, and also anchored live a half-hour general sports program, Scoreboard Central. Prior to working for NewSport, he worked as a sideline reporter for MSG covering Major League Soccer for MetroStars.
Previously, Kilmeade served as a freelance sports anchor for WVIT (NBC) based in Hartford, Connecticut. However, in 1994 he played the role of play-by-play for UFC 2 and 3. Previously, he worked for KLSD, an all-sports radio network as a co-host of The Jim Brown Show. Additionally, he also worked at KHSL-TV in Chico, California as an anchor and host. Finally, he began his professional career on Channel One News, a daily national high school television news program as a correspondent.
Brian Kilmeade’s Height
Kilmeade has an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches (179 cm).
Who is Brian Kilmeade’s wife?
Kilmeade is married to his dear wife Dawn Kilmeade (née DeGaetano). The couple has been married for more than three decades, they tied the knot on December 3, 1993. The two live in Massapequa, Long Island, New York, United States alongside their three children.
Who are Brian Kilmeade’s parents and siblings?
Kilmeade was born and raised in Massapequa, New York, United States by his parents James Kilmeade Jr. (father) and Marie Rose D’Andrea (mother). However, he has two brothers, Jim Kilmeade and Steve Kilmeade.
Brian Kilmeade’s kids
Kilmeade and his wife Dawn are proud parents of three wonderful children, a son and two daughters. They include Bryan Kilmeade, Kirstyn Kilmeade, and Kaitlyn Kilmeade. Also, Kilmeade owns a Burmanese dog named Duke whom he considers part of the family.
How Much Does Brian Kilmeade Earn?
Kilmeade has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Brian Kilmeade’s Net Worth
Kilmeade has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. His principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist and author.
Brian Kilmeade Books
In addition to Kilmeade role as a journalist, he is also an author. He has written and published several best-selling books in New York that include,
- The Games Do Count: America’s Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports– published on October 12, 2004
- It’s How You Play the Game– published on May 1, 2007
- Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed American History- published on November 3, 2015
- Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny– published on October 24, 2017
- George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution– published on November 5, 2013
- Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History– published on November 5, 2019
- The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America’s Soul– published on November 2, 2021
- How Two American Icons Blazed for Racial Equality– published in 2023
Brian Kilmeade’s Social Media Accounts
Kilmeade has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @kilmeade with more than 820.8k followers, Instagram kilmeade with more than 320k followers, and Facebook Brian Kilmeade with more than 371k followers.
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