Brit Hume BIO
Brit Hume is a conservative American journalist and political commentator working for Fox News Channel (FNC) as the chief political analyst. However, he joined the FNC team in 1996.
How Old is Brit Hume?
Hume born Alexander Britton Hume is 81 years old as of 2024, he was born on June 22, 1943, in Washington, D.C., United States. However, he celebrates his annual birthday every June 22nd.
Brit Hume Education
Hume joined St. Albans School, an independent preparatory school based in Washington, D.C. for boys. He later enrolled at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Brit Hume Career
Hume has worked at Fox News Channel (FNC) as the chief political analyst since 1996. However, he serves as a regular panelist on the network’s weekly public affairs program namely FOX News Sunday. He also contributes to Fox News all major political. Throughout his tenure at the network, he has provided political analysis of every major political event. Moreover, he contributed to the Fox News 2024 election coverage and also the 2022 midterm election coverage. Previously, he also covered the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the 2020 presidential and vice presidential debates.
Recently, Hume contributed to the numerous coverage of President Biden’s withdrawal from his candidacy in the 2024 election and the 2024 Republican National Convention. In addition, from 2016 September until the presidential election, he stepped in as an interim host of the ‘On the Record’ which aired at 7 p.m. ET on weekdays. Previously, he anchored the Special Report program for more than 10 years leaving in December 2008. Moreover, he also served as the managing editor at the Washington bureau and was in charge of overseeing news content for FOX News’ Washington bureau. Nonetheless, he anchored all of the network’s coverage for every presidential election from 1996 to 2008.
Before joining FNC, Hume spent 23 years working at ABC News as chief White House correspondent from 1989 to 1996. During that time, he contributed to Nightline, This Week, and World News Tonight with Peter Jennings and also various specials for the news division. However, he joined ABC as a consultant for the network’s documentary division in 1973, and in 1976, he was named Washington correspondent. He rose through the ranks and was promoted to Capitol Hill correspondent and reported on Congress until 1988. Previously, he worked for United Press International serving as a reporter. Finally, he began his career with The Baltimore Evening Sun and The Hartford Times as a newspaper reporter.
Brit Hume Awards
Hume has received numerous awards and honors including; the Emmy Award of 1991 for his overage of the Gulf War. In addition, he was also mentioned twice by the American Journalism Review as “The Best in the Business” for his extensive news coverage of the White House.
Brit Hume Book
In addition to his roles, Hume is also the author of two books including;
- Death and the Mines
- Inside Story
Brit Hume’s Height
Hume has an approximate height of 6 feet and 4 inches (1.93 m).
Who is Brit Hume’s wife?
Hume is happily married to his dear wife Kim Schiller, former Fox News vice president and Washington bureau chief. She retired from her role in 2006, and is 70 years old as of 2024, she was born on September 30, 1954. Nevertheless, the couple has been married for more than three decades since June 1, 1993. The two currently live in Washington, D.C. Previously, Hume was married to his first wife Clare Jacobs Stoner but unfortunately, the road was not smooth for them, and ended up divorcing. Hame and Claire sired two children together.
Who are Brit Hume’s parent and siblings?
Hume was born and raised in Washington, D.C., United States by his parents George Graham Hume (father) and Virginia Powell (nee Minnigerode) Hume (mother). However, other than the names of his parents, he has not disclosed any other details regarding his family.
Brit Hume’s Children
Hume is a proud father of three children, two with his former wife and one adopted. Together with his previous wife, they gave birth to two children named Sandy Hume and Virginia Hume. Sandy committed suicide on February 22, 1998, and was a reporter for The Hill newspaper. Virginia was born in 1965 and was a contributor to The Weekly Standard. He adopted his third child Louis Hume.
How Much Does Brit Hume Earn?
Hume has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Brit Hume’s Net Worth
Hume 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 political commentator.
Brit Hume’s Social Media Accounts
Hume has social media sites, such as Twitter @brithume with more than 1.4m followers, an Instagram account brit-hume with which he has not posted anything with 815 followers, and a Facebook page with more than 1k followers.