Marvin Scott Bio | Wiki
Marvin Scott is a renowned award-winning journalist currently working in New York at PIX11 as the station’s senior correspondent and host of the “PIX11 News Close Up.” He has been part of the station since he joined in 1980. He holds an experience of over 50 years in both print and broadcast mediums.
In addition, he is also the Trustee of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Chair of the New York Chapter Awards, Bard (Vice President) of the Friars Club, and former President of the Television-Radio Working Press Association. During his free time, Marvin loves to read novels, travel, and especially spend time with friends and family.
Marvin Scott Age | Birthday
He was born on March 10, 1944, in Bronx, New York, in the United States of America. Marvin is 78 years old and celebrates his birthday on March 10 every year.
Marvin Scott Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Marvin stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (approx. 1.87m.)
Marvin Scott Family
He was born and also raised in Bronx, New York, the United States under the support and care of his hardworking and devoted parents whose identities remain unavailable. Marvin holds American nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity.
Marvin Scott Wife
He is happily married to his caring and supportive wife, Lorri Gorman. The lovely couple tied their knots in 2004. Previously, Marvin was married to his first wife Joan Scott Pollack unfortunately after staying in a marriage for 14 years they divorced due to irreconcilable differences. His divorce was officially issued in 1982. He is currently a proud father of his two grown children; Steven and Jill.
Marvin Scott Education
He attained his High School Diploma from a local high school and later pursued his dream career at New York University. Marvin enrolled at the institution, and studied for several years before graduating, and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Marvin Scott WPIX
Since he joined WPIX-TV in 1980, Marvin has served in multiple capacities. He has served as an anchor, reporter, host, and producer. Previously before joining his current station, Marvin worked as a news anchor and reporter at WNEW-TV, currently known as the WNYW-TV.
During his time at CNN, Marvin served as an anchor, correspondent, and producer. He also worked in the print media, where he worked as a feature writer at the New York Herald Tribune and a contributing editor to Parade Magazine. At the age of 14, Marvin had begun his media career.
He chased fires and news stories with his camera. He once sold a photo he captured of a raging fire to the New York Daily News. Throughout his career as a journalist, Marvin has traveled to Iraq, Cambodia, and the Middle East, to the highways of the U.S. South, where he reported civil rights protests with Dr. Martin Luther King. In 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009, Marvin was with New York soldiers in Iraq and in 2013 in Afghanistan.
Marvin has had the privilege of interviewing six American presidents and covering the Congressional Whitewater hearings, which won him an Emmy for “Outstanding Political Reporting.”
In 2006, his “Outstanding Entertainment Programme” won him an Emmy Award. Additionally, he has won 7 awards and has received more than 40 Emmy nominations. Marvin has interviewed prominent people such as; Golda Meier, Yitzhak Rabin, and Yasser Arafat, among others.
Marvin’s other colleagues at WPIX include:
Kala Rama – Reporter
Byron Miranda – Morning Meteorology
Craig Treadway – Reporter
Mary Murphey – General Assignment Reporter
Tamsen Fadal – News Anchor
Rebecca Solomon – Reporter
Marvin Scott Books
Other than his journalism career, Marvin is also an author and has published several best-selling books. These books include:
- The Racing Game (1968)
- As I Saw It (2017)
- World History Map Activities (1986)
- The Reasoning Criminal (2017)
- Do You Have a loved One in Jail? (2004)
- 25 Reasons why small Churches Aren’t Growing (2006)
Marvin Scott Salary
She is an American journalist currently working in New York at PIX11. Therefore, there is no doubt that she receives a satisfactory amount of income. Marvin’s average salary is $97,860 annually.
Marvin Scott Net Worth
She has been working in America as a journalist for over 40 years. Therefore, there is no doubt that he has successfully accumulated decently acquired wealth over the previous years. Marvin’s average net worth is $1,052,069.
How Old Is Marvin Scott
The veteran American journalist was born to his loving and caring parents on March 10, 1944, in Bronx, New York, in the United States. Marvin is 78 years old.
Is Marvin Scott Married
Yes. He is a happily married man to his beautiful and caring wife Lorri Gorman and has been in marriage since they wedded in 2004.