Alexandra E. Witt (born April 9, 1961) is an American television news journalist based in New York City who currently hosts the television news program Alex Witt Reports weekends from 1 pm to 4 pm on MSNBC, where she previously hosted MSNBC Live and Morning Joe First Look. Witt joined MSNBC in January 1999 and is the network's longest-running anchor.[1]
Alex Witt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexandra E. Witt April 9, 1961 |
| Status | Host of Alex Witt Reports |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Television anchor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Bill Sorensen |
Early life and education
editWitt was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.[1] Witt's father is Dr. Charles B. Witt, a noted thoracic surgeon in Los Angeles. Witt graduated from the Marlborough School for Girls in Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, where she majored in journalism and international relations.[2]
Career
editWitt first served as a field producer for the Today Show in Burbank, California. Her first on-air job was at KCBA in Salinas, California. She later worked for KCBS-TV, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, each of which are located in Los Angeles. She served as a reporter at KCBA from 1990 to 1992 and WNYW-TV from 1996 to 1998. In 1999, Witt was with MSNBC as an anchor. She hosts the weekend program Weekends with Alex Witt, which was later rebranded to Alex Witt Reports as part of MSNBC Reports.
Personal life
editWitt is married to TV producer Bill Sorensen.[3] Witt has noted on-air that she is related to George Washington. She is a second cousin, seven generations removed to George Washington through Bailey Washington, a cousin and contemporary of President Washington. She is a member of the National Society of Washington Family Descendants. She is a member of the band Mrs. Robinson.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Shapiro, Dani (December 2009). "My Favorite Place: Alex Witt". Travel and Leisure. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ "Alex Witt". MSNBC. 30 October 2003. Archived from the original on February 18, 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ "MSNBC anchor sued: Alex Witt owes $65,000, says friend - CBS News". CBS News. 21 March 2011.
- ^ New York Times: "Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson: A New Band in the 'Burbs" By IRENA CHOI STERN July 29, 2001