Tucker Carlson Profile
Tucker Carlson is an American conservative political commentator, and writer working as a host of Tucker on X(Twitter). In December 2023, he debuted an ad-supported and subscription-based content streaming service called, Tucker Carlson Network. Previously, he worked for Fox News as a host of Tucker Carlson Tonight from 2016 to 2023 when his contract with the network was terminated.
Tucker Carlson Wiki
Full Name: Tucker Carlson
Profession: conservative political commentator and writer
Nationality: American
Education: La Jolla Country Day School, Collège du Léman, and Trinity College
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: May 16, 1969
Age / How Old is Tucker Carlson?: 55 years old as of 2024
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California
Country: United States Of America
Height / How tall is Tucker Carlson?: 6 feet 1 inch
Parents: Dick Carlson (dad) and Lisa McNear (mom)
Wife: Susan Andrews
Children: 4 kids
Net Worth: $30 Million
Tucker Carlson Education
While he was in first grade, Carlson joined La Jolla Country Day School. Later on, he was briefly enrolled at Collège du Léman, a boarding school in Switzerland. He later joined St. George’s School, a boarding school in Middletown, Rhode Island and this was also where he began dating his future wife, Susan Andrews who was the headmaster’s daughter. He graduated proudly and later joined Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history in 1991.
Tucker Carlson Career
Carlson works as a host of Tucker on X(Twitter). In December 2023, he debuted an ad-supported and subscription-based content streaming service called, Tucker Carlson Network. Previously, he worked for Fox News as a host of Tucker Carlson Tonight from 2016 to 2023 when his contract with the network was terminated. He joined the FOX News team in 2009 and served as a contributor.
While serving as the host of ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ he features powerful analysis and assists bring an important perspective to what is going on in America and around the world. Not long ago, together with his team, they launched the two flagship programs on the network’s streaming service, Fox Nation. In addition, he has an in-depth documentary series known as Tucker Carlson Originals whereby crucial stories are brought into sharper focus by Carlson and his producers.
Previously, he co-hosted FOX & Friends Weekend which aired on weekends from 6 am to 1o am. In addition, while he was at America’s Election Headquarters, he provided analysis on primary and caucus nights, inclusive of the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, as well as the 2014 midterm elections. He previously worked at MSNBC where he served as the host of Tucker from 2005 to 2008, before also hosting PBS’ Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered.
In 2000, he joined CNN news team 0 as its youngest anchor ever. While he was in the station, he served as the co-host of The Spin Room, and later on, he went ahead to serve as the co-host of CNN’s Crossfire until its cancellation in 2005. Additionally, in 2010, he founded a political news website that he named The Daily Caller, and served as its editor-in-chief.
Tucker Carlson Personal Life, Family, Parents, and Wife
Carlson is 55 years old as of 2024. He was born on May 16, 1969, in San Francisco, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 16th of May every year. Carlson stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 75kgs. Carlson’s father is known as Dick Carlson who is a former gonzo reporter who became the director of Voice of America, president of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the U.S. ambassador to Seychelles while his mother is known as Lisa McNear, and is a San Francisco artist. His brother is known as Buckley Peck Carlson.
His parents divorced in 1976, after being married for nine years, and his father Dick Carlson was granted custody of Carlson and his brother. Later on, his father married divorcée Patricia Caroline Swanson in 1979, who is the daughter of Gilbert Carl Swanson, and the niece of Senator J. William Fulbright. In addition, Richard Boynton and Dorothy Anderson were his paternal grandparents. Mission District of San Francisco, California is Carlson’s native home.
Carlson is married to Susan Andrews whom he met while he was in St. George’s School, where Susan’s father was the headmaster, and in 1991, they tied the knot. Together the couple has been blessed with four children whom they named; Dorothy Carlson, Lillie Carlson, Buckley Carlson, and Hopie Carlson.
Tucker Carlson’s Net Worth
Carlson has an estimated net worth of about $30 Million which he has earned through his career as a host and contributor.
Tucker Carlson On X(Twitter)
Carlson is active on X(Twitter) and has over 11M followers. CLICK HERE to view his Twitter account. After he departed from FOX News, Carlson released a video on X(Twitter) saying that he would relaunch his show on the platform. The first episode of the show aired on June 6, 2023, and lasted a little longer than 10 minutes.
Tucker Carlson Website
In December 2023, he debuted an ad-supported and subscription-based content streaming service called, Tucker Carlson Network. CLICK to view his website.
Tucker Carlson Leaves Fox News/Fired
Carlson left FOX News in April 2023 after he didn’t appear on the usual schedule. However, FOX News didn’t give a reason as to why his contract was terminated. Seemingly, his departure was unknown to him since he finished his segment with “be back on Monday.” At Fox News, Carlson worked alongside;
- Kirsten Powers
- Eric Shawn
- Jesse Watters
- Elizabeth Macdonald
- Alicia Acuna
- Manny Alvarez
- Raymond Arroyo
- Kristen Soltis Anderson
- Kimberly Guilfoyle
- Ashley Strohmier
- Jacqui Heinrich
- Adam Klotz