Shirley Washington Biography
Shirley Washington is an American former actress and anchor working at KTVI-TV serving as a co-anchor at 6 pm and 10 pm. Before joining the station in April 2007, she worked as a reporter and anchor at KDFW-TV in Dallas-Fort Worth, North Texas.
Shirley Washington Education
Washington attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After high school, she enrolled at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism.
Shirley Washington Career
Washington works as a co-anchor at 6 pm and 10 pm on KTVI-TV Fox 2 News in St Louis, Missouri. She joined the station as a reporter and anchor in April 2007. During her time at Fox 2, Shirley covered multiple news mainly focusing on government affairs, trials, crimes, and economic developments. For her work at the station, she has been honored with various awards such as Emmy awards.
Before working at Fox 2, Shirley worked for the Pulse of St. Louis as a host where she addressed issues affecting the St. Louis region. Previously, she spent several years working at KDFW-TV as a reporter and anchor. In addition to this, she also worked in other channels such as WAGA- TV in Atlanta, and FOX 4 in Dallas. Washington began her broadcasting career at WTVF-TV in Nashville, Tennessee serving as an anchor and reporter.
Apart from working as a journalist, Washington is also an author and the owner of the book “The Motherhood Club. The book talks about the psychological, physical, and emotional of a mother as she raises her children. Before changing her career to journalism, Shirley worked as an actress and she is known for appearing in TV shows from the 1970s. Among her films include Flight, Mission: Impossible, The Puppet, and Wonder Woman. In addition, she was also featured in films such as Disco 9000, T.N.T. Jackson, and Darktown Strutters.
Shirley Washington Age
Washington likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 50s.
Shirley Washington Height
Washington stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Shirley Washington Family
Washington has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if she has any siblings.
Shirley Washington Husband
Washington is a married woman who resides with her family in St. Louis. She has not revealed the identity of her husband or children. In her free time, Shirley loves traveling, writing, reading, and hanging out with her loved ones.
Shirley Washington Net Worth
Washington has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an anchor.
Shirley Washington Salary
Washington earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Shirley Washington KTVI-TV
Washington works at KTVI-TV where she works alongside other famous KTVI-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Joey Schneider
- Blair Ledet
- Kamy Smelser
- Mallory Thomas
- Caroline Pettey
- James Atherlay
- Chelsea Haynes
- Taylor Harris
- Max Diekneite