Bruce Hamilton Biography
Bruce Hamilton is an American journalist working for News4JAX as a morning show anchor from 5 to 9 a.m., a position he has held for more than 15 years. He joined the station in February 2001 and has served the station for more than 2 decades. Previously, he worked at WJXX ABC 25 in Jacksonville as a news anchor and managing editor for three years.
Bruce Hamilton Education
Hamilton joined Temple University in 1973 after completing his high school education in Philadelphia. In 1977, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Bruce Hamilton Career
Hamilton works for News4JAX as a morning show anchor, a position he has held for more than 15 years. Previously, he worked at WJXX ABC 25 in Jacksonville as a news anchor and managing editor for three years. He realized that he wanted to work in the broadcasting industry while he was studying in high school. During his career, he has worked at TV stations in Albuquerque, Tucson, Orlando, and Jacksonville.
Hamilton has had one-on-one interviews with presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and many world leaders. Also, he has broadcasted big political conventions and delivered reports from breaking news spots globally. For his journalism work, he has won an Emmy and received recognition from the Central Florida Press Club, the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences, and multiple other journalistic, civic, and religious institutions. Also, he has won an Emmy award.
Bruce Hamilton Age
Hamilton likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
Bruce Hamilton Height
Hamilton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Bruce Hamilton Family
Hamilton 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 if Hamilton has any siblings.
Bruce Hamilton Wife
Hamilton married Christy Shami at the Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach on September 16, 2017, after Hurricane Irma hit. Christy and Hamilton met in November 2015 in the sporting goods section of Wal-Mart. After meeting again in the dairy section, they started a conversation and swapped phone numbers. They had their first official date at Casa Marina and in November 2016, he proposed to her at Guana River State Park as the sun was setting.
According to his Twitter bio, they have a blended family with seven kids and two 4-legged ones. Hamilton has four sons; Jeff, Steve, Greg, and Tim. He has a grandson named Asher who was born on May 29, 2018. Asher is 5 years old as of 2023. On May 29, 2019, he posted Asher on his Facebook account and wished him a happy 1st birthday.
Bruce Hamilton Net Worth
Hamilton has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Bruce Hamilton Salary
Hamilton earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Bruce Hamilton News4JAX
Hamilton is working at News4JAX where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Erik Avanier
- Aaron Farrar
- Ashley Harding
- Anne Maxwell
- Tiffany Salameh
- Ariel Schiller
- Mark Collins
- Katie Garner
- Michelle McCormick
- Jamal St. Cyr
- Alessandra Pontbriand