Rick Chambers Biography
Rick Chambers is an American journalist currently working as the co-anchor of KTLA5 Weekend News and Saturday Edition. He joined the KTLA News team in May 2011. Chambers is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
Rick is a front-line, Emmy Award-winning reporter covering southern California’s greatest stories for more than two decades. His first assignment in Los Angeles was the 1992 riots. Since then, Rick has given his viewers first-hand live reports from the Northridge earthquake, the O.J. Simpson trial, the Malibu and Laguna fires, and the funeral of Ronald Reagan.
Chambers has also anchored political conventions and interviewed presidential hopefuls. He has interacted with celebrities on the red carpet and talked one on one with the newsmakers of the day. However, he is as genuine and comfortable with the blue-collar laborer as he is with the mayor or the governor.
Before coming to Los Angeles, Rick anchored at WSVN-TV in Miami and covered everything from hurricanes to the rise of the South Florida drug trade. Earlier in his career, Chambers also worked in Louisville, Ky., and Harrisburg, Ill.
Over the years, Rick has been involved in scores of charitable organizations while hosting fundraisers and award ceremonies for many of them, including the Santa Clarita Valley where he calls home.
When not working for KTLA, Chambers is an enthusiastic reader and lover of puzzles. He loves skiing and trap shooting.
Rick Chambers Age
How old is Rick Chambers? Chambers is 69 years old as of 2023. He was born on February 9, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on February 9th every year.
Rick Chambers Wife
Chambers is happily married to his wife Susie Chambers. The couple is blessed with three children who are all grown up now. This is probably why his hair turned gray years ago. The couple lives in Santa Clarita, California in the United States of America.
Rick Chambers Family
Chambers has managed to keep his personal life away from the public eye and hence has not disclosed his parents and siblings. We promise to update the information once it is available.
Rick Chambers Net Worth
Chambers has an estimated net worth of about $1.4 million. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a journalist.
Rick Chambers Salary
Working for KTLA5 as a news anchor, Rick receives an average annual salary of approximately $142,863.