Leslie Marshall BIO
Leslie Marshall is a renowned American journalist working at Fox News Channel (FNC) as a contributor. She hosts a nationally syndicated talk show ‘The Lelie Marshall Show’. She joined the network team in 2009.
How Old is Leslie Marshall?
Marshall born Leslie Fletcher is 52 years old as of 2024, she was born on October 2, 1972, in Somerset, Massachusetts, United States. However, she celebrates her birthday every October 2nd.
Leslie Marshall Education
Marshall attended Northeast University, a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1985 with a bachelor of journalism in speech communication. She then enrolled at Emerson University and earned a master’s in broadcast journalism.
Leslie Marshall Fox News Career
Marshall works at Fox News Channel (FNC) serving as the network contributor. However, she began working for the network in 2009 as a contributor where she provides analysis of social and political issues from a liberal point of view. She hosts a nationally syndicated talk show ‘The Lelie Marshall Show’ which can be heard on the radio, ‘Tune In,’ and stream. In addition, the show can also be heard on “The Armed Forces Radio Network,” and “The Progressive Voices Radio Network.” In addition to her role, she blogs weekly for the U.S. News and World Report and also for POLITICO.
Notably, Marshall is a frequent political pundit on Fox News and formerly on CNBC’s Kudlow and Company. Moreover, she has also been a regular contributor on CNN’s Showbiz Tonight. She has been featured on FNC programs such as ‘Your World with Neil Cavuto,’ The O’Reilly Factor,’ Hannity and Colmes, and John Gibson Show. Previously, she was on CNBC as a Varsity Panel Member on the Dennis Miller Show until it was canceled. In addition to her TV and radio career, she appeared on NYPD Blue, Desperate Housewives, Passions, Port Charles, 7th Heaven, General Hospital, What Should You Do? on Lifetime, and many other films.
Early Career
Marshall began her broadcasting career in Boston as a radio news reporter and also worked in television and radio in Miami, Florida. However, while still working in Miami she covered news, weather, traffic, and disc jockey work. Following years of reporting and anchoring music programs, she moved to talk radio and began her career at WNWS in Miami where she spent three years. She later worked mid-days at WGR based in Buffalo, and KPRC in Houston. In addition, she replaced Tom Snyder on the ABC Satellite Radio Network in 1992.
After that, Marshall moved to work for WLS-FM based in Chicago where she hosted an afternoon drive talk show. Moreover, she then joined KGO radio based in Francisco where she covered a midday show on KHTK/Hot Talk in Sacramento. She hosted Bay Talk on KRON-TV, a local NBC affiliate. However, after two years she moved back to Chicago at WLS and also co-hosted “Beyond the Beltway” on WGR-TV. Two years later, she relocated to Los Angeles to join her husband. While there, she worked for KFI, KABC radio, and KLSX during the weekends and was signed to KLAC, a sister station to KFI.
After KLAC turned over to music, Marshall took the chance and hosted her show that lasted for a year on WWKB located in Buffalo, New York. After spending a year at WWKB, she was lucky to be nationally syndicated. However, her show is aired every night of the week on WWKB.
Leslie Marshall’s Height
Marshall has an approximate height of 5 feet and 2 inches.
Who is Leslie Marshall’s husband?
Marshall has been happily married to Dr. Asghar Husain since October 1996. He is an orthopedic surgeon mostly dealing in fixing broken bones. He specializes in elbow, shoulder, and knee injuries. However, he is of Indian Muslim descent
Who are Leslie Marshall’s parent and siblings?
Marshall was born and raised in Somerset, Massachusetts, United States to a Jewish father and a Christian mother. Unfortunately, she has not disclosed the identities and other details regarding her parents and siblings.
Leslie Marshall’s kids
Marshall together with the husband are proud parents to two wonderful children, a son, and a daughter. However, she adopted her son from Pakistan after having a child die four days before birth from Canavan disease. Later on, she had their daughter through in-vitro fertilization.
How Much Does Leslie Marshall Earn?
Marshall has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Leslie Marshall’s Net Worth
Marshall has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. Her principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.
Leslie Marshall’s Social Media Accounts
Marshall has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter with more than 1k followers, Instagram lesliemarshalltalker with more than 1.7k followers, and Facebook The Leslie Marshall Show with more than 4.6k followers.