Ed Gordon Biography
Ed Gordon is an American journalist and a television host of the BET program known as “Weekly with Ed Gordon”. For many years, Ed has been a leading news anchor for the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network.
Ed had an interest in journalism and after graduating, he took up an unpaid internship at WTVS which is a PBS affiliate in Detroit. At WTVS, Gordon worked as a production assistant from the year 1983 to 1985. From 1985 to 1988, he served at Detroit Black Journal as a host. From the year 1988 to 1996 he worked at Black Entertainment Television (BET) in Washington, D.C. as a news anchor. Then in 1999 to 2005 Ed served as TV shows host for Lead Story, Conversations with Ed Gordon, and BET Tonight with Ed Gordon.
Furthermore, he has also worked at NBC-TV and from 1996 to 1999 he became a commentator for Today Show and Dateline NBC. The Tv journalist has worked in other Tv stations and shows like CBS-TV, 60 Minutes contributor, National Public Radio, host, News, and Notes with Ed Gordon. In 2005, he became the owner and chief executive officer of Gordon Media Group which is a production company.
He has served at CBS News and NBC News and is the former host of “BET News” and the syndicated talk show “Our World with Black Enterprise”. Ed has hosted a show called “BET Tonight with Ed Gordon”. He has reported news, undertaken investigative pieces, and conducted interviews with important popular personalities. The TV journalist is the owner and chief executive officer of Gordon Media Group which is a production company.
Ed Gordon Age
The journalist was born in the year 1960 and celebrates his birthday on the 17th of the month of August every year. In addition, his star/birth sign is Leo.
Ed Gordon Family
Gordon was born to his parents as Edward Lansing Gordon III in Detroit, Michigan in the United States of America. His father Edward Lansing Gordon Jr. was an athlete, he won a gold medal in the 1932 Summer Olympics for competing in the long jump. His father passed on while Gordon was eleven years old.
Ed Gordon Education
Gordon studied and graduated from Cass Technical High School. In 1982, the news anchor attended the Western Michigan University where he studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and political science.
Ed Gordon Karen Haney | Ed Gordon First Wife
The long-time Talk Show Host Gordon got married to Karen Haney. Unfortunately, the marriage did not work out and the duo got divorced. Out of that marriage, they gave birth to one daughter whom they named Taylor Gordon. Later, he got into his second marriage with Leslie Howard.
Ed Gordon And Leslie Howard
Gordon the television personality got into his second marriage with his wife known as Leslie Howard. He married Leslie after getting divorced from his first wife Karen Haney.
Ed Gordon Daughter | Ed Gordon Taylor Gordon
Gordon the Talk Show Host has one daughter known as Taylor Gordon. Moreover, Gordon’s daughter Taylor is in a relationship with Wynton Harvey. Wynton is the son of the American comedian who is known as Steve Harvey.
Ed Gordon Am I Black Enough
Am I Black Enough? is a documentary that examines the nuances of cultural identity within the Black community to define what it means to be Black. It is aired on BounceTV and the Brown Sugar streaming service. In this show, he talks about growing up black and talking with people like such as Misty Copeland, Anthony Anderson, Wayne Brady, Yara Shahidi, Taye Diggs, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Ed Gordon Awards
- Emmy Award
- NAACP Image Award
- National Association of Black Journalists, Journalist of the Year Award
- Communication Excellence to Black Audiences (CEBA), Award for Merit, Distinction, and Excellence.
Ed Gordon Net Worth | Ed Gordon Salary
Gordon has been earning his wealth through his professional journalistic career. However, he is very secretive about his salary and net worth. He has not yet disclosed any information regarding the same due to public scrutiny. Gordon does not like putting his personal life on the public eye thus the reason why he has not disclosed this information. However, this information is still under review. Once the information is revealed, it will be updated as soon as possible.
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