Ryan Leckey Biography and Wiki
Ryan Leckey is an American Emmy nominated television personality who works at WNEP-TV in Pennsylvania. He is best known for his high energy storytelling of breaking news and his conduct of iconic interviews with television legends like Barbara Walters and Regis Philbin, and even politicians like former President Bill Clinton.
In PA, Leckey is nicknamed The Lickenator. He is famed for his never-ending creativity in creating nontraditional engaging live morning show segments. Leckey has been a part of morning news for over a decade.
Ryan Leckey Birthday and Age
Leckey celebrates his birthday every March 11. He was born on March 11 in Johnstown, PA, United States. It is not clear which year he was born. Therefore, it is difficult to determine Lickey’s age as per now. However, he seems to be around 38 years old in 2020.
Ryan Leckey Height
He is a man of average stature. Leckey stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. His other body measurements like weight are currently unavailable. We shall update this section once we have the details.
Ryan Leckey Parents
Even though Leckey is a famous media personality, not much is known about his parents and siblings. However, in his social media posts, he occasionally alludes to the fact that he has a loving mother.
Ryan Leckey Married, Partner
Leckey is one of those famous media personalities who are proudly and openly gay. It is not clear whether he is married to his long term partner Matt. The two always work out together as they both are fitness enthusiasts. Leckey and his partner have a pet dog, a Goldendoodle named MetCon. They live in Lackawanna County, PA.
Ryan Leckey Surgery
In early 2019, Leckey was away from work for two months after undergoing a partial shoulder replacement surgery. During this time, it was common for fans to ask; where is Ryan Leckey? He finally came back to work on April 1, 2019 and dispelled the rumors that he had had a facelift. However, he did not mention the cause of the surgery, whether it was due to injury, medical condition or otherwise.
Ryan Leckey PhD
Leckey went to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications. He proceeded to Marywood University earning his Master’s Degree from in Communication Arts with a Concentration in Media Management. Early in 2020, Leckey earned his Ph.D. from Marywood University.
Ryan Leckey Live WNEP
The show is a segment pioneered by Leckey where he features interesting news topics and lifestyle themes. The show is dubbed “news you can use”, pretty akin to life hacks. As always Leykey explores interesting news features and people that are useful for everyday life.
In 2005, Leckey joined WNEP, one of America’s highest-rated television stations, as a reporter. For two years, he worked mornings and weekends before moving to weekdays Monday- Friday on Newswatch 16 This Morning. Leckey’s bosses at the station allowed him professional leeway allowing him to use his innovativeness and creativity. He came up with his own franchise segments including Leckey Live, Leckey’s Look at The View, and Leckey’s Look at The Chew.
On April 18, 2020, he got a rare interview with the Health Secretary for The Keystone state, Dr. Rachel Levine. They discussed her role in the COVID-19 fight in PA, and how she handles stigma and hate since she is transgender herself.
Ryan Leckey Net Worth and Salary
Leckey has been in the media industry for 20 years. He started out at WJAC-TV (NBC) in Johnstown, Pennsylvania straight out of high school. There is no doubt that he earns an impressive salary of over $60,000. His net worth is not recorded but we estimate it could be above $800, 000.
How Old Is Ryan Leckey
It is not clear which year he was born. Therefore, it is difficult to determine Lickey’s age as per now. However, he seems to be around 38 years old in 2020.
Ryan Leckey Basketball
In December 2014, Leckey took an over-the-shoulder half-court shot on live TV to send 43 kids to see the Harlem Globetrotters. To the surprise of everyone watching, he slotted the ball home precision.
Ryan Leckey Podcast
Leckey also hosts podcasts. He invites guests of interest where they delve into topics of public interest, personal motivating stories, and other diverse topics.
What Happened to Ryan Leckey
Leckey was away from work in early 2019 for two months after undergoing a partial shoulder replacement surgery.
Is Ryan Leckey Married
He is openly gay. It is not clear if Leckey is married but he lives with his partner, Matt.