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Sam Champion - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 13, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Paducah, Kentucky, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Sam Champion's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Weather anchor for ABC's 'Good Morning America' and WABC-TV, prominent meteorology broadcasting career. |
Intro
Sam Champion is an American weather anchor best known for his work on the ABC flagship station WABC-TV and as a former co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America." He is recognized for his engaging on-air personality and coverage of major weather events.
Early Life & Background
Sam Champion was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky. He attended Fairfax High School in Virginia and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast news from Eastern Kentucky University.
Career Highlights
- Chief weather anchor for ABC's 'Good Morning America' (2006–2013)
- Morning and noon weather anchor for WABC-TV, New York (1998–2006, returned in 2019)
- Host of 'AMHQ: America's Morning Headquarters' and '23.5 Degrees with Sam Champion' on The Weather Channel
- Coverage of significant weather events, including major hurricane reporting
Trivia
- Openly gay and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
- Married to artist Rubem Robierb since 2012
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Sam Champion?
Sam Champion is 64 years old.
When was Sam Champion born?
Sam Champion was born the 13 August 1961.
Where is Sam Champion from?
Paducah, Kentucky, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 13th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: The construction of the Berlin Wall commenced on August 13, 1961, marking a significant moment in the Cold War. This barrier was erected to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin, symbolizing the division of East and West Germany.
- Day of the week: August 13th, 1961 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
- #1 UK song: You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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