Chuck Goudie Biography
Chuck Goudie is a renowned American journalist who is currently working as the chief investigative correspondent of ABC-TV/ WLS-TV in Chicago. He joined the station in 1990 and is also an Emmy-Award-Winning reporter for ABC7 News since he joined in April 1980. Formerly, Goudie served as a general assignment reporter and sports anchor for WSOC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) and a regular speaker at their annual international conference.
Chuck completed his schooling at Wylie E. Grove High School in 1973 and afterward attended Michigan State University. In 1977, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Journalism, and Political Science. In addition, he is also a member of the Delta Chi fraternity. Soon after graduation, he was first hired as a general assignment reporter for WSOC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. Years later, he was promoted and worked as the main sports anchor in the same station.
Early, at the age of 12, he won a regular role on two weekly children’s shows on WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Michigan. From 1975 to 1976, Goudie was the news director at the Michigan State Network, as well as the campus radio network in East Lansing, Michigan. While still in Lansing, he also worked full-time as a radio newsman for both WILS-Radio and WVIC-Radio. Besides this, he was also a contributor to WXYZ-Radio in Detroit.
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Furthermore, he has covered major stories and news like the sexual abuse allegations against the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin resulted in the cardinal’s accuser withdrawing charges. Other major investigations include shutting down illegal businesses, and shady charities, changing or creating laws, and resulted in criminal charges and incarceration. Throughout his career, Goudie has been awarded numerous awards including National Emmy Award for exposing how government agencies.
He has also received Emmy awards from the Chicago TV Academy and is a recipient of a national Edward R. Murrow Award for Continuous Television News Reporting. Moreover, in 2018, Chuck was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ prestigious Chicago Silver Circle. He was also amongst the few who were selected to be honored for being devoted for more than 25 years to the television industry. His groundbreaking investigation prompted the FBI to go undercover, leading to dozens of federal corruption convictions up to former Governor George Ryan.
Chuck Goudie Age
How old is Chuck? He is 68 years old as of 2024. Goudie was born on January 17, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Additionally, he celebrates his birthday on January 17 every year.
Chuck Goudie Height/ Weight
Goudie stands at a height of 5 feet and 7 inches tall. He weighs around 70 kg.
Chuck Goudie Wife
Is Chuck married or dating? He is happily married to his supportive and gorgeous wife Teri Goudie. Goudie is an international media adviser and crisis consultant and a former ABC news producer. The couple exchanged rings in 1982 and have been together ever since then. Together the duo have five children who all are grown adults.
Chuck Goudie Kids
Chuck is a proud father of five children and five grandchildren whom he all loves greatly. His daughter, Brittany is presently working as a producer for SiriusXM The Highway morning show together with Storme Warren. Previously, she worked on the Oprah Winfrey Show for HARPO Studio in Chicago. In addition, she also worked as a music manager at Nashville-based Starstruck Entertainment.
Chuck Goudie Family
Goudie was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, United States. However, he has not disclosed any information about his parents or sibling. We shall update the date as soon as we discovered helpful information about them.
Chuck Goudie’s Net Worth
How much does Chuck make? He has been able to accumulate a net worth of between $ 1 million to $ 5 million dollars. His successful career is the main source of income in addition to other investments.
Chuck Goudie Salary
Goudie receives an estimated salary of between $ 45,000-$ 100, 000 dollars per year. This is according to his current station reports.