Randall Pinkston Bio, Al Jazeera, Age, Wife, Family, Height, Net Worth

Randall Pinkston Biography

Randall Pinkston is an American journalist who is currently working as a correspondent and anchor for Al Jazeera America. Prior to joining Al Jazeera, he worked at CBS News. After a stint as a White House Correspondent in CBS’s Washington Bureau, he became a general assignment reporter contributing to CBS broadcasts. He also contributed to the CBS Reports documentary, Legacy of Shame with correspondent Dan Rather.

Born in Yazoo County, Mississippi, he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1973 from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. In addition, he earned a law degree from the University of Connecticut in 1980. Following his graduation, he began his career at WLBT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he worked as an anchor and reported from 1971-1974. Later on, he worked for WJXT-TV as an urban affair director, a general assignment reporter, and a producer. He also worked for WFSB-TV in Hartford, where he served as a reporter and anchor of several public affairs programs.

From 1980 to 1990, he worked for WCBS-TV in New York. While there, he served as a reporter and the station’s New Jersey correspondent. Later in 1990, he joined CBS News as its White House correspondent. He spent two years covering President George H. W. Bush. In 1994, he was moved to CBS’ New York bureau where he reported for the CBS Evening News and other CBS News broadcasts.

On May 19, 2013, it was announced that he was leaving CBS after 33 years of service. He then joined Al Jazeera America as a freelance journalist in November 2000. However, the Al Jazeera Media Network announced on January 14, 2016, that it would be shutting down Al Jazeera America’s cable TV and digital operations on April 30, 2016.

Randall Pinkston Age

How old is Pinkston? Pinkston is 73 years old as of 2023. He was born on March 3, 1950, in Yazoo County, Mississippi, the United States. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on March 3 every year and his zodiac sign is Pisces.

Randall Pinkston’s Height

Pinkston stands at an average height and weighs 60 kg equivalent to 132 lbs.

Randall Pinkston Family

Pinkston has preferred not to share information about his parents and siblings. Following this fact, not much is known about his parents and siblings, this includes their names, ages, and professions. However, we are keeping close tabs on this section and will update it as soon as the information is available.

Randall Pinkston Wife

Pinkston is happily married to his caring wife, Patricia McLain. They currently reside in Teaneck, New Jersey, Bergen County.

Randall Pinkston Net Worth

Pinkston has an estimated net worth of $5 Million. His income is attributed to his successful career as a journalist.

Randall Pinkston Salary

Pinkston receives an estimated annual salary of between $30, 000-$150, 000.