Jeremy Thompson Biography and Wiki
Jeremy Thompson is an English journalist. Thompson was previously working for Sky News, the 24-hour UK television news service operated by Sky UK as a news presenter. He began his journalism career in 1967 on the Cambridge Evening News. Thompson joined the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield. He later became the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield.
Thompson was appointed as the BBC’s first TV North of England Correspondent in 1977. In 1982, Thompson joined ITN as Sports Correspondent. From 1986 to 1998, he worked as a TV foreign correspondent, based in Asia and Africa for ITN.
In 1993, Thompson joined Sky News as the head of its Africa bureau, based in Johannesburg. Thompson established Sky’s first US bureau in Washington DC. after two years. He retired from Sky News at the end of 2016. Before his retirement, he presented Live at Five, Sky News’ flagship news program.
Jeremy Thompson Age and Birthday
Thompson was born in 1948 in England, the United Kingdom as Jeremy Gordon Thompson. He will be 73 years old in 2021. Nonetheless, Thompson has not shared any information concerning his exact dates of his birth. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jeremy Thompson Height and Weight
Thompson stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Jeremy Thompson Education
Thompson went to Sevenoaks Prep School, Sevenoaks School. He later went to The King’s School, a boarding independent school for boys in the city of Worcester. Nonetheless, he has never shared any qualifications with the public. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jeremy Thompson Parents
After doing our research, details about his parents are not known to the public and it is also not known if he has any siblings. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jeremy Thompson Wife and Children
Thompson is married to Lynn. It is not known if they have any children together since Thompson has not shared any information concerning her marriage life. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jeremy Thompson Salary and Net Worth
Thompson has been in the media industry for quite a long time. He has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of his wealth coming from his professional journalism career. Despite his obvious riches, Thompson prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics about his assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish his actual net worth. His salary is also undisclosed.
Jeremy Thompson Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jeremy Thompson.
Jeremy Thompson Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Jeremy Gordon Thompson.
- Popular As: Jeremy Thompson.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Journalist.
- Nationality: British/
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Jeremy ThompsonBirthday
- Age / How Old?: 72 years old as of 2019.
- Zodiac Sign: To Be Updated.
- Date of Birth: 1948.
- Place of Birth: England, United Kingdom
- Birthday: To Be Updated.
Jeremy Thompson Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Jeremy Thompson Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married.
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Lynn
- Children: To Be Updated.
Jeremy Thompson Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $ 1 million- 5 Million.
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Journalism career.
Jeremy Thompson House and Cars
- Place of living: England, United Kingdom
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Jeremy Thompson Career, Sky News and Retirement
Thompson was previously working for Sky News, the 24-hour UK television news service operated by Sky UK as a news presenter. He began his journalism career in 1967 on the Cambridge Evening News. Thompson joined the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield. He later became the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield.
His assignments included reporting from Rome and Vatican City on the death and funeral of Pope John Paul II in April 2005, the London bombings of July 2005, Hurricane Rita and the Asian tsunami where he was the first British presenter on the scene, reporting live from Phuket on the immediate aftermath of the disaster. He also reported from Haifa in northern Israel during the 2006 Lebanon War.
Nonetheless, he also worked in Hong Kong, Johannesburg, and Washington as a foreign correspondent. In 1998, he became a studio-based presenter. he retired from Sky News on November 10, 2016. In October 2017, his autobiography, Jeremy Thompson – Breaking News, was published by Biteback Books.
Jeremy Thompson Awards
- 1992 Emmy News Awards Winner Breaking News Story – Bisho Massacre
- 1992 New York Festival Winner Best Reporter – Somali Attack and Bisho
- 1993 New York Festival Winner Best Special Report – Somalia Famine
- 1994 New York Festival Winner Best Reporter – Africa – Rwanda
- 1999 RTS TV Journalism Best News Event – Kosovo Liberation
- 2001 BAFTA News Coverage Winner – 9/11
- 2002 RTS TV Journalism Awards Winner News Event – Holly and Jessica
- 2002 BAFTA News Coverage Winner – Soham Murders
- 2004 TRIC Awards Winner – Satellite Television Personality of the Year
- 2004/5 RTS TV Journalism Awards – Presenter of the Year
- 2005 International Emmy Breaking News – 7/7 Terror Attack
- 2009 International Emmy Outstanding News – Pakistan: Terror’s Frontline
- 2009 BAFTA News Coverage Winner – Pakistan: Terror’s Frontline
- 2012 RTS Journalism Awards Winner: Home News Event – UK Riots
- 2012 RTS International News Event – Libya
- 2015 BAFTA News Coverage Winner – Ebola
- 2016 RTS TV Journalism Winner – Sky News at 5 – Programme of the Year
- RTS News Channel of the Year – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015
Jeremy Thompson Filmography
- Volcano (1997)
- Shaun of the Dead (2004)
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
- The Bourne Legacy (2012)
- St Trinian’s (2007)
- Incendiary (2008)
- Pixels (2015)
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremy Thompson
Who is Jeremy Thompson?
Jeremy Thompson is an English journalist. Thompson was previously working for Sky News, the 24-hour UK television news service operated by Sky UK as a news presenter. He began his journalism career in 1967 on the Cambridge Evening News. Thompson joined the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield. He later became the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield.
How old is Jeremy Thompson?
Thompson was born in 1948 in England, the United Kingdom as Jeremy Gordon Thompson. He will be 73 years old in 2021. Nonetheless, Thompson has not shared any information concerning his exact dates of his birth. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How tall is Jeremy Thompson?
Thompson stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Jeremy Thompson married?
Thompson is married to Lynn. It is not known if they have any children together since Thompson has not shared any information concerning her marriage life. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much is Jeremy Thompson worth?
Thompson has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does Jeremy Thompson make?
Despite his obvious riches, Thompson prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics about his assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish his actual net worth. His salary is also undisclosed.
Where does Thompson live?
He is a resident of England, United Kingdom, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Thompson dead or alive?
Thompson is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Thompson Now?
Jeremy Thompson is an English journalist. Thompson was previously working for Sky News, the 24-hour UK television news service operated by Sky UK as a news presenter. He began his journalism career in 1967 on the Cambridge Evening News. Thompson joined the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield. He later became the BBC as a reporter on Radio Sheffield. He retired in 2016.