Devin Scillian facts for kids
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Devin Scillian
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| Born | January 11, 1963 |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Occupation | Journalist, country singer, children's author and actor |
| Years active | 1985–2024 |
| Employer | WDIV-TV (1995–2024) |
| Spouse(s) | Corey Scillian |
| Children | 4 |
Devin Scillian was born on January 11, 1963. He is an American who used to be a television journalist. He is also a musician and writes books for children.
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Devin Scillian's Career in Television News
Devin Scillian started his television career while he was still a student. He worked at WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. After finishing college at the University of Kansas, he worked at WAND-TV in Illinois from 1985 to 1986.
Early News Anchoring Roles
For the next three years, he was the main news anchor at KLTV in Tyler, Texas. In 1989, he moved to KFOR in Oklahoma City. He joined WDIV in 1995 as a reporter. The next year, in 1996, he became a news anchor. Devin Scillian retired from WDIV on December 13, 2024.
Acting and Cameos in Films
Scillian has appeared as a TV journalist in several movies. These include Scream 4, The Double, and Mooz-lum. He also had a repeating role on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He played a news anchor in a "Breaking News" skit. He and his news partner, Kimberly Gill, appeared as reporters on a studio album by the artist Eminem.
Books Written by Devin Scillian
Devin Scillian has written 22 books. Some of his well-known books are A Is For America (2001), Fibblestax (2000), and Memoirs of a Goldfish (2010).
Books Co-written with Corey Scillian
He has also written two books with his wife, Corey. Their book One Kansas Farmer was released in 2009. It had pictures by Doug Bowles. Their earlier book, S Is For Sunflower, won an award in 2007. His newest book is Memoirs of a Dog, which came out in 2024. Tim Bowers created the illustrations for this book.
Devin Scillian's Music Career
Devin Scillian has released four albums of his own country music. He won the Detroit Music Award for Best Country Vocalist in 2018. He also won Best Country Performer in 2001.
Performances and Opening Acts
He and his band, Arizona Son, often perform at summer music festivals. They have opened concerts for famous country singers. These include Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, and LeAnn Rimes.
Music Albums (Discography)
- Argentina (1995)
- Tulsa (2000)
- A is for America (2001)
- Letter from London (2016)
Movies and TV Shows (Filmography)
- Scream 4 (2011) - Played Reporter #3
- Mooz-lum (2011) - Played a News broadcaster
- The Double (2011) - Played a Newscaster
- Die Hart 2:Die Harter (2024) - Played a News anchor (not credited)
