Chris Nakamoto Biography
Chris Nakamoto is an American award-winning journalist who serves as the chief investigative reporter and anchor at the ABC affiliate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, WBRZ-TV.
For his reporting work, Nakamoto has received quite several awards. He has received several Emmy awards, and Associated Press awards. He has also been honored with a regional Edward R. Murrow award and the Alfred I duPont Columbia Award.
Nakamoto loves volunteering at community events. He also speaks to students at local schools about the importance of getting an education and also on matters of the news business. In his spare time, Nakamoto enjoys sampling new restaurants, traveling, and working out.
Chris Nakamoto Age
Nakamoto has not yet disclosed his age or date of birth. it is also not yet known when he celebrates his birthday.
Chris Nakamoto Height
Nakamoto stands at an approximate height of 1.7m (5 feet 7 inches).
Chris Nakamoto Family
Nakamoto was born and raised in New Orleans, United States. However, he has kept his personal life very private. He has not yet disclosed any information regarding his parents and siblings.
Chris Nakamoto Wife
Nakamoto is happily married to the love of his life Jamie Landry. The couple has two children together, a son named Owen and a daughter by the name Lila Kate.
Nakamoto loves spending quality time with his wife and children. The family also has two pet dogs who are Pomeranian and they are named Rocco and Reggie.
Chris Nakamoto Net Worth
Nakamoto has an estimated net worth that ranges between $1 million to $5 million. He has amassed his wealth through his great and successful career as a reporter and anchor.
Chris Nakamoto Salary
Nakamoto receives an annual salary ranging between $49,371 to $81,179, according to the anchor’s salaries in Baton Rouge.
Chris Nakamoto Education
Nakamoto attended Loyola University New Orleans from 2003 to 2007 graduating with full honors.
Chris Nakamoto Career
Nakamoto began his television career at the ABC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States WGNO-TV. This was before Hurricane Katrina. As a result of Katrina, his station relocated to Baton Rouge. This made him grow some love for the city.
Chris Nakamoto WBRZ-TV
Nakamoto joined the WBRZ-TV family in June 2007. He has a career of close to two decades at WBRZ-TV and now serves as the 5 pm anchor and Chief Investigator for the Investigative Unit. Nakamoto has covered remarkable stories and his reporting has brought much positive impact in Baton Rouge.
He exposed coverups at Louisiana State Police tied to the death of an unarmed Black man. As a result, some top leaders had to step down from their positions and be placed under investigation by the United States Department of Justice. He is also responsible for hundreds of state employee raises as a result of his coverage.
His coverage and reporting have also led to multiple indictments and convictions. As a result, he was awarded the prestigious Alfred I duPont Columbia Award — a pinnacle in broadcast journalism awards in 2023.
He works alongside other famous WBRZ-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Keller Watts
- Matt Trent
- Michael Shingleton
- Marisa Nuzzo
- Bess Casserleigh
- Dr. Josh Eachus
- Brandi B. Harris
- Jacelyn Wheat
- Falon Brown
- Brittany Weiss
- Katie Easter
- John Patorek
- Lauren Hawkins
- Taylor Rubac
- Sylvia Weatherspoon
- Corey Rholdon