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Alex Witt
Born

Alexandra E. Witt


(1961-04-09) April 9, 1961 (age 63)
StatusHost of Alex Witt Reports
EducationUniversity of Southern California
OccupationTelevision anchor
Years active1990–present
SpouseBill Sorensen

Alexandra E. Witt (born April 9, 1961) is an American television news journalist based in New York City who currently hosts the television news program Alex Witt Reports weekends from 1 pm to 4 pm on MSNBC, where she previously hosted MSNBC Live and Morning Joe First Look. Witt joined MSNBC in January 1999 and is the network's longest-running anchor.[1]

Early life and education

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Witt was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.[1] Witt's father is Dr. Charles B. Witt, a noted thoracic surgeon in Los Angeles. Witt graduated from the Marlborough School for Girls in Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, where she majored in journalism and international relations.[2]

Career

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Witt first served as a field producer for the Today ShowinBurbank, California. Her first on-air job was at KCBAinSalinas, California. She later worked for KCBS-TV, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, each of which are located in Los Angeles. She served as a reporter at KCBA from 1990 to 1992 and WNYW-TV from 1996 to 1998. In 1999, Witt was with MSNBC as an anchor. She hosts the weekend program Weekends with Alex Witt, which was later rebranded to Alex Witt Reports as part of MSNBC Reports.

Personal life

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Witt is married to TV producer Bill Sorensen.[3] Witt has noted on-air that she is related to George Washington. She is a second cousin, seven generations removed to George Washington through Bailey Washington, a cousin and contemporary of President Washington. She is a member of the National Society of Washington Family Descendants. She is a member of the band Mrs. Robinson.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Shapiro, Dani (December 2009). "My Favorite Place: Alex Witt". Travel and Leisure. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  • ^ "Alex Witt". MSNBC. Archived from the original on February 18, 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  • ^ "MSNBC anchor sued: Alex Witt owes $65,000, says friend - CBS News". CBS News. 21 March 2011.
  • ^ New York Times: "Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson: A New Band in the 'Burbs" By IRENA CHOI STERN July 29, 2001
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