George Stephanopoulos

Date of Birth: February 10, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

George Stephanopoulos is an American television host, political commentator, and former Democratic advisor. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Stephanopoulos is best known for his role as a co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and as the host of the Sunday morning news program “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” He began his career in politics, serving as an advisor to the Democratic Party and working on the presidential campaigns of Michael Dukakis in 1988 and Bill Clinton in 1992. After Clinton’s victory, Stephanopoulos served as the White House Communications Director and later as a Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy. Transitioning to journalism, he joined ABC News in 1997 and quickly became one of the network’s most prominent figures.

5 Interesting Facts about George Stephanopoulos

1. George Stephanopoulos graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

2. He was a Rhodes Scholar and studied at Balliol College, Oxford.

3. He played a significant role in shaping Bill Clinton’s image and policy during the 1992 presidential campaign.

4. In addition to his journalistic career, he authored the memoir “All Too Human: A Political Education,” which became a New York Times Best Seller.

5. George Stephanopoulos has made numerous cameo appearances in popular TV shows and movies, including “Friends” and “Spin City.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Stephanopoulos

1. “The challenge of the next half-century is to determine whether we have the maturity to use our new powers wisely.”

2. “In politics, you have to keep running with the next story coming around the bend.”

3. “I think the one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention.”

4. “In journalism, there has always been a tension between getting it first and getting it right.”

5. “If you want to succeed in politics, it’s not enough to be right. You have to be persuasive.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

George Stephanopoulos’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

George Stephanopoulos and his wife, actress Alexandra Wentworth, have two daughters: Elliott Anastasia Stephanopoulos and Harper Andrea Stephanopoulos.