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Marc Brown
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Marc Alan Brown
September 29, 1961 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Narbonne High School(Class of 1979) University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Television journalist |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Employer | KIEM-TV KOLO-TV KNTV KFMB-TV KABC-TV (1989–present) |
Marc Alan Brown (born September 29, 1961) is an American television news anchor. He is well-known for his work at KABC-TV in Los Angeles, where he helps present the news. Marc Brown co-anchors the station's Eyewitness News HD newscasts at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. with Michelle Tuzee. He has received many important awards for his work in journalism.
About Marc Brown
Marc Brown is a respected television journalist. He has spent many years reporting and anchoring the news. He helps people stay informed about what is happening in their communities and the world.
Early Life and Education
Marc Brown was born on September 29, 1961. He grew up in Los Angeles, California. He went to Narbonne High School in the Harbor City neighborhood. He graduated from high school in 1979.
After high school, Marc Brown attended the University of Southern California. There, he earned two degrees. He studied Broadcast Journalism, which is about how to report and present news on TV. He also studied Political Science.
His Career in News
Marc Brown started his television career in 1984. His first job was as a reporter at KIEM-TV in Eureka, California. A reporter gathers information and tells stories.
He then worked at several other TV stations. He was a reporter and anchor at KOLO-TV in Reno, Nevada. He also worked at KNTV in San Jose, California. Later, he moved to KFMB-TV in San Diego, California.
In 1989, Marc Brown returned to Los Angeles. He began working at KABC-TV as a reporter. Over time, he took on more important roles. He became a weekend anchor, presenting the news on Saturdays and Sundays.
By 1996, he was anchoring the weekday 6 p.m. newscast. The next year, he also started anchoring the 4 p.m. newscast. In 2000, he became the anchor for the weeknight 11 p.m. newscast. This was a big achievement. He was the second African-American person to be the main anchor of an 11 p.m. weeknight newscast in Los Angeles.
In August 2007, Marc Brown and his co-anchor, Michelle Tuzee, moved to the 5 p.m. newscast. They also continued to anchor the 11 p.m. program.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, Marc Brown has been recognized for his excellent work. He has won four Emmy Awards. These are very important awards for television professionals. He also received a Golden Mike award. Other honors include an Associated Press award and a Radio and Television News Director Association award. These awards show his dedication and skill in journalism.
