Michael Barkann Bio | Wiki
Michael Barkann is an American Sports Journalist. As of now, he works as a Host, Anchor, and Reporter at NBC Sports Philadelphia. Micheal also appeared on the “Mike and Ike” show on 94 WIP as a co-host. He joined NBC Sports in September 1997. Before that, he worked as a Reporter and Host at the USA Networks for seventeen years and eight months.
Michael Barkann Age
Michael was born on April 30, 1960, in Jersey City, New Jersey, in the United States of America. He is 62 years old.
Michael Barkann Height
Michael is a man of average stature. He is 5 ft 7 in tall (Approx 1,74 m).
Michael Barkann Family
He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in the United States of America to his supportive parents. He is of caucasian ethnicity and holds an American nationality. Michael is secretive and has not gone public with details regarding his family (parents and/or siblings) information.
Michael Barkann Wife
He is married to his beautiful wife Ellen. Ellen participated at The Philadelphia Sports Group as instrumental in the startup. The duo is blessed with two grown children. Michael lives in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania and they began the Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation in 2013. They partake in numerous noticeable events to raise money for the foundation.
Through the foundation, they are able to heal the hearts of families across the Delaware Valley whose hearts have been broken by the sudden illness or sudden loss of life of a loved one. In addition, he also read the eulogy of the late John Marzano a former colleague and MLB catcher, and also spoke with Phil Jasner a columnist along with Doug Collins.
Michael Barkann Education
Michael earned his high school diploma from East Brunswick High School. While there he was an outstanding long-distance runner in spring track & cross country and graduated in 1978. He later enrolled in Syracuse University the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Michael pursued a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism graduating in 1982.
Michael Barkann Car Accident
On January 23, 2009, Michael was involved in an auto accident while he was on the air with WIP. Further, the station confirmed his accident. However, there is no detailed information regarding his accident.
Michael Barkann NBC Sports
He has been working as a Host, Anchor, and Reporter at NBC Sports Philadelphia. Micheal also appeared on the “Mike and Ike” show on 94 WIP as a co-host. He joined NBC Sports in September 1997. While at the station, he worked as a Reporter and Host at the USA Networks for seventeen years and eight months.
Michael covered the U.S. Open Tennis Championships and World League of American Football as well as hosted the Tuesday Night Fights at the station. Moreover, he occasionally appeared at CBS Sports as a Reporter from December 1991 to February 199r. Michael reported three Olympic games in 1992, 1994, and 1998 as wee as Fiesta Bowl in1997 and Final Four in1995, and 1996.
Prior to that, he worked as a Sports Director at WLVI-TV for five years and two months. Michael’s career life kicked off in September 1982 at New Jersey Network as Sports Anchor and Reporter. He first worked as first off-camera and worked for four years and six months.
Additionally, he also spent five years at KWY-TV from February 1987 to January 1992. At the station, he served as Sports Anchor and Reporter but in 1992 his contract was not renewed, leading him to a job in Boston and joining WLVI-TV.
Some of Michael’s colleagues at NBC Sports Include:
Andrea Joyce – Gymnastic Reporter
Michele Tafoya – Sideline Reporter
Siera Santos – Sports Broadcaster
Al Michaels – Sportscaster
Amina Smith – Host and On-Air Talent
Kathryn Tappen – Sportscaster
Tom Hammond – On-Air Presenter
Brian Engblom – Color Analyst
Michael Barkann Salary
He is receiving satisfying pay from serving as Anchor, host, and reporter. Michael’s salary is $81,623 annually.
Michael Barkann Net Worth
Through his successful journalism career, he has managed to gather dissent fortune. Michael’s estimated net worth is $978,927.
Where Is Michael Barkann Today
He has been working as a Host, Anchor, and Reporter at NBC Sports Philadelphia. Micheal also appeared at the “Mike and Ike” show on 94 WIP as a co-host. Michael joined NBC Sports in September 1997. Prior to that, he worked as a Sports Director at WLVI-TV for five years and two months.
How Tall Is Michael Barkann
Michael is a man of average stature and is 5 ft 7 in tall.