Date of Birth: July 28, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Scott Pelley is an acclaimed American journalist and author, widely recognized for his work as a correspondent for the CBS News program “60 Minutes” and as the anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News.” Born in San Antonio, Texas, Pelley began his journalism career at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal in Texas. He later joined KXAS-TV in Fort Worth before moving to WFAA-TV in Dallas. Pelley joined CBS News in 1989, where he covered a broad range of significant events, including the Gulf War, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. His comprehensive reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity have earned him numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards and Edward R. Murrow Awards. In addition to his television work, Pelley is also the author of the best-selling book “Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter’s Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times.”
5 Interesting Facts about Scott Pelley
1. Scott Pelley has won over 40 Emmy Awards throughout his career.
2. He served as the anchor for the “CBS Evening News” from 2011 to 2017.
3. Pelley covered the aftermath of the September 11 attacks extensively, reporting from Ground Zero.
4. He has been a correspondent for “60 Minutes” since 2004.
5. Scott Pelley is an advocate for journalistic integrity and has often spoken out against “fake news.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Scott Pelley
1. “The duty of journalists is to hold those in power accountable.”
2. “Truth is the foundation of our democracy, and we must defend it at all costs.”
3. “Journalism is about bearing witness and giving a voice to the voiceless.”
4. “In our profession, integrity is everything. Without it, we have nothing.”
5. “The stories we tell must be grounded in facts and presented with fairness.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Scott Pelley’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $16 million.
Children
Scott Pelley and his wife, Jane Boone, have two children: a son named Reece Pelley and a daughter named Blair Pelley.
Relevant Links
1. [Scott Pelley’s CBS News Profile](https://www.cbsnews.com/team/scott-pelley/
2. [Biography on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0671201/
5. [Scott Pelley’s Twitter Profile](https://twitter.com/ScottPelley
