Rob Schmitt Biography
Rob Schmitt is an American journalist and news anchor who is currently working as the main host and presenter of a nightly news program on Newsmax TV. Previously, Schmitt worked as a co-host and anchor for Fox & Friends on Fox News until August 2020.
Schmitt attended the Emie Pyle School of Journalism at Indiana University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism. He also worked at the school’s campus media station, where he sharpened his journalism skills.
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Rob joined WPLG-TV, the ABC affiliate based in Miami, Florida as a weekend news anchor. However, he was later arrested in January 2009 for alleged domestic violence. Schmitt then posted a bail of $1500 and was released on his own recognizance. After two months, the case was canceled citing a lack of sufficient evidence.
In 2011, Rob joined CBS Los Angeles as an anchor and in 2013 became an anchor at WNBC-TV in New York City. In 2016, he moved to Fox News where he served as co-host on Fox Nation with Carley Shimkus and worked as a co-anchor of Fox & Friends First with Jillian Mele.
However, in August 2020, Schmitt ceased appearances on Fox and started appearing in Newsmax content. He hosts his own show called Rob Schmitt Tonight, which premiered on Newsmax on December 21, 2020.
Rob Schmitt Age
How old is Schmitt? Rob is 40 years old as of 2023. He was born on August 13, 1983, in Indiana, the United States of America. In addition, Rob celebrates his birthday on August 13th every year, and his birth sign is Leo.
Rob Schmitt Wife
Is Rob married? Schmitt is currently single. On March 8, 2018, Rob took it on Twitter to clear off the air that he is not married. He stated that he does not have a wife and has not been in a married life before.
Rob Schmitt Family
Schmitt was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States of America by his parents. His father is Robert Schmitt, and his mother is Farzaneh Schmitt, an immigrant from Iran. However, he has not disclosed details about his siblings.
Rob Schmitt’s Height
Schmitt stands at an approximate height of 7 feet (2.13 m) tall and weighs an average weight of 88 Kilograms.
Rob Schmitt Net Worth
Rob has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $3 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as a broadcast journalist.
Rob Schmitt Salary
Schmitt receives an average annual salary of between $56,500 – $120,000.