Charlie D’agata Bio | Wiki
Charlie D’Agata is an American journalist and foreign correspondent for CBS News based in London. Previously, he was working for APTN in London as a correspondent.
Charlie was the first American journalist in Baghdad ten months prior to the USA-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Furthermore, he joined the CBS team in 2002 and reports on all the CBS News broadcasts including CBS This Morning and also CBS Evening News.
Charlie D’agata Age | Birthday
He was born in 1970 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in the United States. Charlie is 52 years old. However, Charlie is yet to disclose when he celebrates his birthday.
Charlie D’agata Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Charlie stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.73 m).
Charlie D’agata Family
He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in the United States. Despite being a public figure due to the nature of his profession, Charlie has neither disclosed the identity of his parents nor if he has any siblings.
Charlie D’agata Wife
He is a married man and resides together with his wife in London. Charlie and his wife are proud parents of two daughters, Francesca and Isabella. However, he has not revealed the identity of his wife.
Charlie D’agata Education
He is a graduate of Colorado State University where he received a bachelor of arts in journalism.
Charlie D’agata CBS
He is a foreign correspondent for CBS News based in London. Charlie joined CBS News in 2011, however, he has been with the CBS team since 2002. While working for the network, he reports on CBS News broadcasts including CBS This Morning and also CBS Evening News. During his stint as a correspondent, Charlie has reported on major conflicts across the globe including the 9/11 terror attack. In addition, he also led a team in providing coverage of the migrant crisis.
Charlie and his team were among the first western journalists to arrive in eastern Mosul to report on the fight against ISIS, and also the first ones to report in Benghazi, Libya after Islamic militants launched an attack on the USA consulate claiming the lives of four people including Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
In addition, he has also covered natural calamities such as earthquakes in Italy and Japan and also the Asian Tsunami. Charlie has also provided coverage of the demise of Pope John II and his succession by Pope Benedict, the Royal wedding of William and Catherine, the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth, several terror attacks in Europe, and also the turmoil during Arab Spring.
Some of Charlie’s colleagues at CBS include;
Kristine Johnson – Anchor.
Andrea Grymes – Reporter.
Sara Donchey – Anchor.
Jericka Duncan – National correspondent.
Jenna DeAngelis – Reporter.
Charlie D’agata CBS Newspath
Before joining CBS as the foreign correspondent, Charlie was working for CBS Newspath as the London correspondent, a CBS News affiliate news service. Previously, he was working at CBS Radio as the chief overseas correspondent from 2002-to 2005. Charlie was also working for APTN London before joining the CBS News team. He began his career in 1992 at ABC News in London as the Assignment Editor.
Charlie D’agata Awards
In 2013, Charlie was recognized by the Overseas Press Club for providing coverage for the crackdown in Cairo after the Egyptian revolution. He also earned numerous Edward Murrow Awards for CBS News for providing coverage in Iraq and inside Syria. Charlie also led a team in reporting on the migrant crisis which earned CBS two awards; the Sigma Delta Chi award and Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Award in 2017.
Charlie D’agata Salary
He currently works as the International correspondent for CBS News based in London. Charlie’s salary is $145,000 annually.
Charlie D’agata Net Worth
From his illustrious career as a journalist for more than two decades. There is no doubt, therefore that Charlie has accumulated a huge fortune. Charlie’s net worth is $4 million.
How Old Is Charlie D’agata
He is 52 years old. Charlie was born in 1970 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in the United States.
Is Charlie D’agata Married
Yes, he has been married to his beautiful wife for at least a decade and a half. Furthermore, Charlie and his wife are proud parents of two daughters, Isabella and Francesca.