Chris Wallace

Date of Birth: October 12, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Chris Wallace is an American journalist known for his incisive interviewing style and balanced approach to political reporting. Born into a family with strong media ties, he is the son of the famed journalist Mike Wallace and Norma Kaphan. Wallace graduated from Harvard College and began his career in journalism as a reporter for The Boston Globe. Over the years, he has worked for several major networks, including NBC, ABC, and Fox News. At Fox News, he gained widespread recognition as the host of “Fox News Sunday,” where he interviewed numerous high-profile political figures and moderated presidential debates. Wallace’s career is marked by his commitment to journalistic integrity and his ability to bring out the truth in his interviews.

5 Interesting Facts about Chris Wallace

1. Chris Wallace has won three Emmy Awards for his work in journalism.

2. He moderated the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in 2020.

3. Wallace began his career in journalism as an assistant to Walter Cronkite at the 1964 Republican National Convention.

4. He has authored a book titled “Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World.”

5. In 2021, Wallace left Fox News to join CNN, where he started hosting a new show on the CNN+ streaming service.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chris Wallace

1. “The most important thing for a journalist is to be fair.”

2. “I think the key to a good interview is to listen.”

3. “I care deeply about the truth.”

4. “My job is to ask the tough questions, not to be liked.”

5. “Journalism is a relentless pursuit of the facts.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Chris Wallace achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Chris Wallace has four children from his first marriage to Elizabeth Farrell: Peter, Megan, Andrew, and Catherine. He also has two stepchildren, Sarah and Remick, from his second marriage to Lorraine Martin Smothers.