John Avlon BIO
John Avlon is an American journalist and political commentator working at CNN as an anchor and senior political analyst. He joined CNN International in January 2010 and anchors on ‘CNN This Morning’ daily. Previously, he served as the Daily Beast editor-in-chief and managing director.
How Old is John Avlon?
Avlon’s birth name is John Phillips Avlon, he is 51 years old as of 2024. He was born on January 19, 1973, in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. However, he celebrates his birthday on January 19th every year.
John Avlon Education/Career
Avlon joined Columbia Business School in 2005, where he pursued business administration. After one year, he graduated with a master’s in business administration. Before joining Columbia Business School, he attended Yale University in September 1992. He later graduated in June 1996 with a bachelor of arts in political science and American Studies. Avlon also attended Milton Academy in Milton, Massachusetts which is an Independent preparatory school.
Avlon works at CNN International, New York as an anchor and senior political analyst. He joined CNN International in January 2010 and anchors on ‘CNN This Morning’ daily. Previously, he served as the Daily Beast editor-in-chief and managing director for more than ten years. Moreover, he is the author of LINCOLN AND THE FIGHT FOR PEACE, WINGNUTS, and INDEPENDENT NATION among others. He is also a co-editor of Deadline Artists of America’s newspaper columns. Avlon also works at GTN, a United Talent Agency company in New York as an author and political commentator.
Previously, Avlon spent one year working at Newsweek in New York as a political editor. In addition, he served as a columnist and associate editor at The New York Sun for four years, from 2002 to 2006. Finally, he worked at the Mayor’s Office, in New York as the chief speechwriter and deputy communications director. He served in the mayor’s office from 1998 to December 2001.
John Avlon’s Height
Avlon has an approximate height of 5 feet, 6 inches.
Who is John Avlon’s wife?
Avlon has been married to his lovely wife Margaret Hoover who is a CNN contributor and also works on PBS as a host of Firing Line. Moreover, she is a great-granddaughter of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States. The pair got married on November 7, 2009, and since then they have been living happily. The couple has been blessed with two children, a son and a daughter.
Who are John Avlon’s parents and siblings?
Avlon was born and raised by his beloved parents in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. His mother is known as Dianne Alexander and his father is John Jeffrey Avlon who is a lawyer and executive in real estate with companies in Charleston, South Carolina, and New York. However, Avlon has not disclosed any information about his siblings.
John Avlon’s kids
Avlon and his wife Margaret are proud parents to two gorgeous children, a boy and a girl. The first-born son is Jack Avlon born in 2013, and the second-born daughter is Toula Lou, born in 2015.
How Much Does John Avlon Earn?
Avlon has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Sample’s Net Worth
Avlon 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 a political commentator.
John Avlon CNN
Avlon works at CNN International, New York as an anchor and senior political analyst. He joined CNN International in January 2010 and anchors on ‘CNN This Morning’ daily. Previously, he served as the Daily Beast editor-in-chief and managing director for more than ten years. Moreover, he is the author of LINCOLN AND THE FIGHT FOR PEACE, WINGNUTS, and INDEPENDENT NATION among others. He is also a co-editor of Deadline Artists of America’s newspaper columns. Avlon also works at GTN, a United Talent Agency company in New York as an author and political commentator.
John Avlon Author/Books
Avlon is an author and his books include the following: Lincoln and the Fight for Peace, Washington’s Farewell, Wingnuts, Deadline Artists, Independent Nation, and Newsweek Magazine.
John Avlon’s Social Media Accounts
Avlon has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @JohnAvlon with more than 89.6k followers, Instagram johnavlon with more than 15.1k followers, and Facebook John Avlon with more than 6k followers.