Dan Rather Biography
Dan Rather is an American journalist known for his work as a national evening news anchor at CBS News. He is also a commentator and chief correspondent for the CBS Reports documentary series. Likewise, he served as a news contributor to 60 Minutes weekly news magazine for CBS News.
How old is Dan Rather? – Age
Rather is 92 years old as of 2024. He was born on October 31, 1931, in Wharton, Texas, United States, where he also grew up.
How tall is Dan Rather? – Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Dan Rather Mother, Father – Family
Dan was born to parents; Byrl Veda Page and Daniel Irvin Rather, Sr. His father was a ditch digger and pipe layer. He grew up along with his two siblings; Donald Eugene Rather and Patricia Rather in Wharton, Texas, United States.
Dan Rather Education
Rather Lovett Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School. Afterward, he joined John H. Reagan High School in Houston and graduated in 1950. Furthermore, he pursued journalism at Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, Texas, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Is Dan Rather Married? – Wife
Dan has been married to his beautiful wife, Jean Goebel, since 1957. It is known that the couple owns homes in both Austin, Texas, and New York City. Further information regarding his wife is still under review.
Children
Rather and his wife Jean were blessed with two children; a son and a daughter. The couple’s son Dan is an assistant district attorney in the District Attorney’s office in Manhattan, New York. On the other hand, their daughter Robin is an environmentalist and community activist in Austin.
Journalism Career
Rather is a vastly recognized journalist, commentator, and correspondent. He is widely known for his coverage of both the CBS Sunday Night News and the CBS Saturday Evening News. Likewise, he served as the host of The Wall Within CBS News special.
He also worked as a White House correspondent and foreign correspondent in London and Vietnam. During this time, he led the report coverage of Richard Nixon’s presidency, trip to China, and resignation due to the Watergate scandal.
Most noteworthy, he was one of the US “Big Three” nightly news anchors along with NBC’s Tom Brokaw and ABC’s Peter Jennings. It is also known that he served as the host of the Dan Rather Reports 60 Minutes–style investigative news program.
He had his career start in journalism at KTRK ABC News as a reporter in Houston. Afterward, he joined KHOU CBS News where he served as a news director where he covered Hurricane Carla. He also served as a play-by-play announcer for the Texas League Houston Buffs.
Net Worth
Dan has an estimated net worth of $70 Million.
Books
- What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism
- Rather Outspoken: My Life in the News
- The Camera Never Blinks
- What Unites Us: The Graphic Novel
- The American Dream
- The American Dream: Stories from the Heart of Our Nation
- The palace guard
- Deadlines & Datelines
- As I Saw It: A Reporter’s Intrepid Journey
- What We Saw: The Events of September 11, 2001 — in Words, Pictures, and Video
- I remember