Frank Carpano Biography
Frank Carpano is an American journalist working for WJAR NBC 10 in Providence, Rhode Island, as the sports director and primary sports anchor since he was promoted in 1984. He joined the station in 1980 as a sports anchor and reporter.
Frank Carpano Education
Carpano joined Ithaca College after finishing his education at Lincoln-Sudbury High School. He later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
Frank Carpano Career
Carpano has worked for WJAR NBC 10 as the sports director and primary sports anchor since he was promoted in 1984. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as a sports anchor and reporter. His first big assignment was broadcasting the 1983 America’s Cup in Newport. In this capacity, he was deployed in Newport for 3-and-a-half months. Moreover, he was a part of the first internationally televised America’s Cup race.
During his career at NBC10 that spans over 4 decades, Carpano has covered numerous World Series, Olympics, NBA Finals, NCAA tournament games, Stanley Cup Playoff games, Olympics, and Super Bowls. He is a two-time Olympic torchbearer who received a New England Emmy award for his series “Getting Frank in Shape.” That series followed him as he prepared for the Olympic torch run.
Carpano also worked for NBC during the 2006 Olympic Games, reporting on the games for the network’s owned-and-operated stations nationwide. He was also a fill-in sports anchor at WNBC-TV in New York City for several years. Moreover, he delivered play-by-play announcements for Providence College hockey, Brown University football, and many televised high school basketball and football games. He has also worked as a Championship Boxing ring announcer.
Carpano has spent over 2 decades as the public address announcer at Providence’s Dunkin’ Donuts Center for Providence College basketball games. The National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters has awarded him 12 “Sportscaster of the Year” Awards. He serves as an inducted member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Boston/New England Chapter Silver Circle.
Frank Carpano Age
Carpano 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.
Frank Carpano Height
Carpano stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Frank Carpano Family
Carpano is from the small town of Sudbury, Massachusetts, but 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 he has any siblings.
Frank Carpano Wife
Carpano is a married man and has two daughters, including Francesca, who is a CPA. On September 19, 2019, he posted Francesca on his Instagram account and captioned “No apologies for the following proud parent post: congratulations to my daughter Francesca. She found out tonight that she passed her final CPA exam! She is now officially a CPA!!” However, he has kept more information regarding his wife and daughter away from the public.
Frank Carpano Net Worth
Carpano has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a sports anchor/reporter.
Frank Carpano Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Frank Carpano WJAR
Carpano is working at WJAR where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Liz Bateson
- Alison Bologna
- Joanna Bouras
- Jason Doris
- Christina Erne
- Leanna Faulk
- R.J. Heim
- Mario Hilario
- Dan Jaehnig