Dave Lewallen Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, WXYZ-TV, Wife, Family, Net worth, and Salary

Dave LewAllen is an American Emmy award-winning anchor/reporter working for WXYZ as the weekday evening anchor for the Action News team.

Dave Lewallen Biography

Dave LewAllen is an American Emmy award-winning anchor/reporter working for WXYZ as the weekday evening anchor for the Action News team. He serves as the anchor of 7 Action News at 6, 7, and 11 on WXYZ-TV and 10 p.m. anchor on TV20 Detroit.

He has been working as a sports reporter since joining Channel 7 in 1988. LewAllen made the permanent switch to news in 2004 after serving as a weekend sports anchor for years. LewAllen attended Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism. Dave played football for the Chippewas as a walk-on during his freshman year before concentrating on academics and working toward his ultimate career objectives.

Dave Lewallen Career

Lewallen became part of Channel 7 in 1988 as a sports reporter. He made the permanent switch to the news in 2004 after serving as a weekend sports anchor for years. Before joining WXYZ-TV, He worked for WJBK-TV in Southfield and WJIM-TV (now WLNS-TV) in Lansing. Dave also had experience in radio, covering sports for WJR-AM and CKLW-AM in Detroit.

He as well reported on the play-by-play voice of the University of Detroit basketball for several seasons. Dave conceived and hosted “Golf Michigan,” which aired on WXYZ for four years. The series celebrated the golf industry in the state of Michigan. He has also hosted many news and sports specials on WXYZ, including the Rochester Christmas Parade.

He as well co-hosted Channel 7’s live special broadcast of the re-opening celebration of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Dave is serving his second year as President of the Board of Directors for Rainbow Connection, which provides wishes for Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses. He is a past president of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association.

Dave also served as chairperson of a National Kidney Foundation of Michigan charitable golf outing for over a decade. He also contributes his time on behalf of numerous Detroit area charities including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Community Social Services of Wayne County, St. Patrick Senior Center, and the Detroit Institute for Children, among others.

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Dave Lewallen Age

Lewallen 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 50’s.

Dave Lewallen Height

Lewallen stands at a height of  5 feet 8 inches tall.

Dave Lewallen Family

Lewallen 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 Lewallen has any siblings.

Dave Lewallen Wife

Lewallen is married to Sandra who is his longtime girlfriend. The couple has been blessed with two children whose names are not revealed. Together with his family, they reside in Oakland County.

Dave Lewallen Net Worth

Lewallen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being an anchor.

Dave Lewallen Salary

Lewallen earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Dave Lewallen WXYZ-TV

Lewallen works at WXYZ-TV where he works alongside other famous WXYZ-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

  1. Ameera David
  2. Alicia Smith
  3. Brian Abel
  4. Dave Rexroth
  5. Alan Campbell
  6. Glenda Lewis
  7. Keenan Smith
  8. Kevin Jeanes
  9. Hally Vogel
  10. Mike Taylor
  11. Brad Galli
  12. Justin Rose
  13. Carolyn Clifford

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Lewallen.

Who is Lewallen? He is an American news anchor
AgeNot Available
Height5 feet 8 inches
SpouseSandra
Salary$40,000 – $ 110,500
Net Worth$1 Million – $5 Million