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David Shepard Smith Jr.
January 14, 1964 |
| Education | University of Mississippi |
| Occupation | News anchor |
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Virginia Donald
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| Partner(s) | Giovanni Graziano (2012–present) |
David Shepard Smith Jr. (born January 14, 1964) is a well-known American journalist. He worked as a news anchor for many years. He is most famous for his 23-year career at the Fox News Channel. He joined Fox News when it started in 1996. Later, he also hosted a news show on CNBC.
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Early Life and Education
Shepard Smith was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi. His mother was an English teacher. His father was a merchant who worked with cotton. Shepard went to Marshall Academy in Holly Springs. After high school, he moved to Florida with his mother.
He studied journalism at the University of Mississippi. He left college a little early to start a job as a reporter. In 2008, he gave a speech at his old university.
Shepard Smith's Career in News
Shepard Smith has had a long career in television news. He worked at several local TV stations. Then, he became a reporter for a national show.
Starting Out in Local TV
Smith began his TV career in Florida. He worked at stations like WCJB-TV in Gainesville. He also reported for WJHG-TV in Panama City Beach. Later, he worked in Fort Myers, Miami, and Orlando. Before joining Fox News, he was a correspondent for A Current Affair.
Working at Fox News
Shepard Smith joined Fox News Channel when it first started in 1996. He became a very important part of the network. He reported on many major events. These included the death of Princess Diana in 1997. He also covered the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. Smith reported on Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He also covered the death of Michael Jackson in 2009.
By 2003, his show, The Fox Report with Shepard Smith, was very popular. It was one of the top cable news programs. In 2013, he became a managing editor. This meant he helped manage the breaking news team. He also hosted his own show, Shepard Smith Reporting.
Smith left Fox News in October 2019. He later said that working there had become difficult. He felt that some information shared on the network was not true.
Moving to CNBC
In July 2020, Shepard Smith joined CNBC. This network focuses on business and economic news. He became their chief general news anchor. He hosted a new show called The News with Shepard Smith. This show aired on weekdays at 7:00 PM ET. The goal of the show was to tell important stories from around the world. It aimed to go beyond just financial news. His show ended in November 2022.
After Fox News
After leaving Fox News, Smith spoke about journalism. In 2019, he gave a speech about press freedom. He talked about how some governments make it hard for journalists to do their jobs. He also gave a large donation to a group that helps protect journalists.
Appearances in Films
Shepard Smith has appeared as himself in a few movies. He was in the 1997 film Volcano. Footage of him reporting was used in Fahrenheit 9/11. He also appeared in the 2019 movie Bombshell.
Personal Life
Shepard Smith married Virginia Donald in 1987. They later divorced in 1993. They did not have any children.
See also
- New Yorkers in journalism
