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Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 03, 1967
Age58
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, U.S.
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Anderson Cooper's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAnchor of CNN's 'Anderson Cooper 360°' and correspondent for CBS's '60 Minutes'

Intro

Anderson Cooper is an American broadcast journalist and political commentator, best known as the anchor of CNN's news program 'Anderson Cooper 360°.' He is recognized for his on-the-ground coverage of major news events and his distinguished career in television journalism.

Early Life & Background

Born to writer Wyatt Emory Cooper and artist, fashion designer, and heiress Gloria Vanderbilt, Anderson Cooper grew up in New York City. He attended the Dalton School, traveled extensively as a child model, and later graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Career Highlights

  • Joined ABC News as a correspondent in 1995
  • Became anchor of CNN's 'Anderson Cooper 360°' in 2003
  • Known for coverage of Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean tsunami, and the Haiti earthquake
  • Correspondent for CBS's '60 Minutes' since 2007
  • Recipient of numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award

Trivia

  • Cooper came out as gay in 2012, making him one of the most prominent openly gay journalists in U.S. television.
  • He is the son of the famous designer and heiress Gloria Vanderbilt.
  • He has authored several books, including 'Dispatches from the Edge' and co-wrote 'The Rainbow Comes and Goes' with his mother.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Anderson Cooper?

Anderson Cooper is 58 years old.

When was Anderson Cooper born?

Anderson Cooper was born the 3 June 1967.

Where is Anderson Cooper from?

New York City, New York, U.S..

On His Birth-Day

About June 3rd, 1967, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 3, 1967, Aretha Franklin released her powerful anthem 'Respect,' which became a landmark song in both music and the civil rights movement. The track solidified her status as the 'Queen of Soul' and remains influential to this day.
  • Day of the week: June 3rd, 1967 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Respect by Aretha Franklin
  • #1 UK song: A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum
  • Popular movie: The Graduate directed by Mike Nichols

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Cooper
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anderson-Cooper
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0176931/
  4. https://edition.cnn.com/profiles/anderson-cooper-profile