David Murphy Biography
David Murphy was an American weekday meteorologist for Action News Mornings (4:30 am-7 am) and Action News at Noon. He joined the station in the year 1990.
David Murphy Education
Murphy attended Mississippi State University where he received a Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology following four years of study in the atmospheric sciences and geosciences. He has earned Seals of Approval from both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.
Murphy has as well graduated from Temple University, Philadelphia, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He became the first Temple University student to win a national scholarship in 1984 from the Radio-Television News Directors Association.
David Murphy Career
Murphy joined WPVI-TV in 1990 working as a general assignment reporter. Before joining Action News, he worked as a reporter with WJZ-TV, Baltimore, Maryland, WNEP-TV Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, WMAR-TV, Baltimore, Maryland, and with WFMZ-TV in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
As a weather reporter, he has covered hurricanes in North Carolina and Louisiana, and also a major tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. He has also produced Action News feature reports on many aspects of local Delaware Valley weather. His most memorable news assignments include the attacks against the World Trade Center in 1993 and 2001 and the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing.
He is an active member of society and is involved with several local charities including annual fundraising efforts for the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center and the Parkinson Council. He is as well a long-time Phillies fan and can often be spotted with his children and friends at the ballpark.
David Murphy Retirement
Murphy retired from 6ABC after being part of their team for more than 30 years.
David Murphy Age
Murphy likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
David Murphy Height
Murphy stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 8 inches.
David Murphy Family
Murphy has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Murphy has any siblings.
David Murphy Wife
David is married to Barbara. The couple has been blessed with three children who he has also not revealed their names. The family resides in suburban Philadelphia. Murphy enjoys traveling with his family.
David Murphy Net Worth
Murphy has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a meteorologist.
David Murphy Salary
Murphy earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
David Murphy 6abc
Murphy was recently working at 6abc where he works alongside other famous 6abc anchors and reporters including;
- Erin O’Hearn
- Gray Hall
- Gina Gannon
- Cecily Tynan
- Ducis Rodgers
- Tamala Edwards
- Brian Taff
- Matt O’Donnell
- Walter Perez
- Sarah Bloomquist
- Nydia Han
- Rick Williams
- Christie Ileto
- Jeff Skversky
- Matt Pellman
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Murphy.
Who is Murphy? | He is an American meteorologist |
Age | Not Available |
Height | 5 feet, 8 inches |
Spouse | Barbara |
Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |