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Bob Schieffer is an American broadcast journalist and former anchor of the CBS Evening News. He is also a correspondent for CBS News and a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning. He has been with CBS News since 1969, and has been a part of the CBS Evening News since 1973. Schieffer was born in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Texas Christian University in 1959. He began his career in journalism as a reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He then joined CBS News in 1969, and was named anchor of the CBS Evening News in 1991. He held the position until 2005, when he was succeeded by Katie Couric. Schieffer has won numerous awards for his work, including eight Emmys, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2004. As of 2021, Bob Schieffer's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.

Popular As Bob Lloyd Scheiffer
Occupation actor
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 25 February 1937
Birthday 25 February
Birthplace Austin, Texas, USA
Nationality United States

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Bob Schieffer Height, Weight & Measurements

At 86 years old, Bob Schieffer height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Bob Schieffer's Wife?

His wife is Patricia Neville Penrose Bishop (15 April 1967 - present) ( 2 children)

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Wife Patricia Neville Penrose Bishop (15 April 1967 - present) ( 2 children)
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Bob Schieffer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bob Schieffer worth at the age of 86 years old? Bob Schieffer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Bob Schieffer's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

2011

CBS News Chief Washington correspondent [June 2011].

2010

He is an actor, known for Morning Glory (2010), Face the Nation (1954) and Madam Secretary (2014).

2006

Became the temporary anchor of the CBS Evening News after Dan Rather stepped down. Though he expressed no interest in becoming the permanent anchor - Katie Couric was chosen in April, 2006, to fill the post permanently - viewer response was extraordinary. During his short tenure, CBS Evening News with Bob Schieffer (2005) actually experienced a rise in viewership while ABC and NBC both witnessed a decline.

1973

Was anchor of the CBS Evening News Sunday Edition from 1973 to 1976 and anchor of the CBS Evening News Saturday Edition from 1976 to 1996.

1937

Bob Schieffer was born on February 25, 1937 in Austin, Texas, USA as Bob Lloyd Scheiffer.