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David Muir Biography (Journalist)

Birthday: November 8, 1973 (Scorpio)

Born In: Syracuse, New York

Advanced Search David Muir is an American journalist and anchor, best known for his ABC news program, 'World News Tonight with David Muir', as well as for the ABC News magazine '20/20', for which he serves as a co-anchor. His show, with its dramatic video footage, celebrity gossip and his animated gestures, has become the most watched newscast in America. He is also known for his Emmy-nominated series 'Made In America'. Prior to taking over 'ABC World News Tonight', he was the main substitute anchor for his predecessor Diane Sawyer. He has reported numerous primetime specials for ABC News, some recent ones being 'Breaking Point: Heroin in America' and 'Flashpoint: Refugees in America'. He has traveled around the world to cover news from Gaza, Egypt, Iran, Somalia, Japan, Peru, Ukraine, Haiti and the Gulf of Mexico. He has received multiple 'Emmy Awards', 'Edward R. Murrow Awards', as well as honors from the Associated Press. Image Credit https://marriedbiography.com/the-abc-of-abcs-david-muirs-sexuality-is-he-gay-bisexual-or-straight-lets-try-to-find-out/ Image Credit https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/abc-news-david-muir-reveals-787194 Image Credit https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/07/david-muir-abc-world-news-tonight-everything-you-want-to-know Image Credit https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1586318/mediaviewer/rm2870816256 Image Credit https://puzzups.com/is-the-anchor-of-abc-news-david-muir-married-learn-about-his-relationship-status-family-and-net-worth/ Image Credit https://in.pinterest.com/pin/453174781229064460/?lp=true Image Credit https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/david-muir-chuck-todd-enjoy-731443 Previous Next

Birthday: November 8, 1973 (Scorpio)

Born In: Syracuse, New York

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Also Known As: David Jason Muir

Age: 52 Years, 52 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Ronald Muir

mother: Pat Mills

siblings: Rebecca Muir

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Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: Roy H. Park School of Communications, Georgetown University, IES Abroad, Ithaca College, University of Salamanca

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  Where did David Muir go to college?

  David Muir attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York.
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  When did David Muir become the anchor of ABC World News Tonight?

  David Muir became the anchor of ABC World News Tonight in 2014.
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  Has David Muir written any books?

  Yes, David Muir has written a book titled "The Newsman."
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  What is David Muir's reporting style known for?

  David Muir's reporting style is known for being straightforward and empathetic.
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  What major events has David Muir covered as a journalist?

  David Muir has covered major events such as the 9/11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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American PeopleAmerican MenGeorgetown UniversityMale Tv AnchorsMale Journalists Childhood & Early LifeDavid Jason Muir was born on November 8, 1973 in Syracuse, New York, and grew up in a Roman Catholic family in Onondaga Hill. He is the second child of Pat Mills and Ronald Muir, who later got divorced. He has two younger step-siblings as well.He dreamed of a career in television journalism as a child, and while attending Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School, used to read the school announcements each morning like a newscast. By this time, he had a part-time job of bagging groceries at Wegmans Fairmount and was an intern at Channel 5.After completing school in May 1991, he enrolled into Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, from where he graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree in Journalism in May 1995. While still in college, he attended the Institute on Political Journalism at Georgetown University and spent a semester studying abroad at the University of Salamanca in Spain.Continue Reading Below