Tom Griffith Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Retired, WMUR-TV, Wife, Family, Net Worth, and Salary

Tom Griffith Biography

Tom Griffith is an American retired anchor/reporter known for having worked at WMUR-TV as the co-anchor of the 6 pm, 10 pm, and 11 pm newscasts. He joined the WMUR team in 1998 and retired in the spring of 2022 – he is the longest-serving anchor at the station. 

Tom Griffith Career

Before coming to New Hampshire, he was an anchor for WSYX-TV, a dual ABC/Fox-affiliated television station in Columbus, Ohio, from 1982-1987. Also, he worked as a reporter and anchor at WTOV-TV in Wheeling, West Virginia/Steubenville, Ohio, and WKYT-TV in Lexington, Kentucky. In 1986, he won an Associated Press award for his military operations coverage in Ohio.

Again in Ohio, he received another Associated Press award for being the finest anchor who covered the most breaking news during tornado season. In addition, he holds an Edward R Murrow Award for being the best newscast, during the 2008 tornado in New Hampshire.

In 1991, the commencement of the Gulf War cut short a planned mission to the Persian Gulf with the New Hampshire National Guard. Griffith hosted “Discover Columbus” from 1983 to 1986. This was a magazine that featured the creatures of Jack Hanna, the Director of the Columbus Zoo. Hanna’s antics on the program drew national attention and paved the way for his Good Morning America debut.

Prior to working in television, he worked as the deliverer of the news on Top 40 rocker WAMS-AM and anchored the morning drive radio at WDEL-AM in Wilmington, Delaware. Griffith has been in the broadcasting industry for around 35 years. He co-hosted the New Hampshire Chronicle, an award-winning program on WMUR about the people and things that make the Granite State unique, for 10 years.

WMUR News 9 newscasts have earned numerous awards for election coverage, spot news, and overall coverage since he began working for the station. He has moderated a number of statewide political forums and debates and the New Hampshire Presidential Primary. Also, he has appeared on CNN, C-SPAN, and FOX to discuss the New Hampshire primary. In addition, over the years, he has interviewed a slew of presidents and presidential candidates.

Tom Griffith
Tom Griffith

Tom was the journalist who asked then-Governor Bill Clinton if he had ever had an extramarital affair, during the 1992 campaign. This was a question that enhanced tabloid journalism’s prominence in the mainstream media. Later, in 1998, he starred alongside John Travolta in the film “Primary Colors,” in which he played himself as a New Hampshire newscaster. Moreover, for more than 30 years, Griffith has hosted the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Also, he is a strong supporter of numerous organizations in New Hampshire.

Tom Griffith Age

Griffith is 67 years old. He was born on April 11, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. He, therefore, celebrates his birthday on the 11th of April every year.

Tom Griffith Height

Griffith stands at a height of 6 feet, 0 inches (1.83m) tall.

Tom Griffith Family

Griffith was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Griffith 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 Griffith has any siblings.

Tom Griffith Wife

Griffith is in marriage with his lovely husband, Janice. The couple feels proud to be the parents of their 3 children; Tom, Elizabeth, and John, who have grown old, to be called adults. The family lives along the New Hampshire Seacoast.

Tom Griffith Net Worth

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

Tom Griffith Salary

Griffith earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 100,000.

Tom Griffith WMUR-TV

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

  1. Mike Cherry
  2. Amy Coveno
  3. Erin Fehlau
  4. Monica Hernandez
  5. Cherise Leclerc

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

Who is Griffith? He is an American anchor/reporter
Age67 years old
Height6 feet, 0 inches (1.83m)
SpouseJanice
Salary$40,000 – $ 100,000
Net Worth$1 Million – $5 Million

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