According to reports, the net worth of Daniel Irvin “Dan” Rather, Jr. amounts to
$75 Million

Biography of Daniel Irvin “Dan” Rather, Jr.

Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. was born on 31 October 1931, in Wharton County, Texas USA, to mother Veda and father Daniel Irvin Rather. He is known for his 24-year stint as the anchor of the popular CBS Evening News.

As of 2017, Dan Rather has amassed a net worth of over $75 million through his long and successful career as a news anchor, which began in 1950.

Dan Rather’s Earnings

Rather began his professional journey by starting his career at the Houston Chronicle’s radio station KTRH in 1954. He made his mark as a television reporter for KTRK-TV, and in 1961, he landed a role as news director for KHOU-TV, the CBS association in Houston. His fearless reporting during Hurricane Carla gained him a national reputation and a promotion to CBS network correspondent in 1962. He then became CBS national news correspondent for its southwestern bureau. His coverage of significant events such as the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the Watergate scandal solidified his position as one of the key figures in national news media.

In 1974, Rather became the chief correspondent for the documentary program “CBS Reports”, and the following year, he was leading the news show “60 Minutes”. He eventually succeeded Walter Cronkite as the anchor of the “CBS Evening News” in 1981. During his tenure, the show drew around seven million viewers, significantly boosting his profile and earnings. He also hosted “60 Minutes II” and another CBS news show “48 Hours”.

Rather left CBS in 2005, ending his record-breaking 24-year anchor tenure. His career was not without controversy; he was involved in a high-profile report regarding documents on President George W. Bush’s military service, which later faced questions regarding their authenticity. Following his departure, Rather hosted the show “Dan Rather Reports” at AXS TV network and is still active in the news industry, contributing to various media outlets.

Rather has also achieved significant wealth through his awards, including a number of Emmys and Peabody awards, as well as several honorary degrees within his profession.

With regard to his personal life, Rather has been married to Jean Goebel since 1957, and they have two children. The family divides their time between New York and Texas.



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Full NameDan Rather
Net Worth$75 Million
Salary$70 million
Date Of BirthOctober 31, 1931
Place Of BirthWharton, Texas, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (1.778 m)
ProfessionJournalist, Television producer, Writer, Presenter, Editor, Anchor of the television news on the cable channel AXS TV
EducationSam Houston State University, John H. Reagan High School
NationalityAmerican
SpouseJean Goebel (m. 1957)
ChildrenRobin Rather, Danjack Rather
ParentsDaniel Irvin Rather, Sr., Byrl Veda Page
SiblingsDonald Eugene Rather, Patricia Rather
NicknamesDaniel Irvin Rather, Jr. , Dan Irvin Rather Jr. , Dan Rather, Jr. , Daniel Irvin “Dan” Rather, Jr. , Dan
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/theDanRather
Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/thedanrather
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IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0711710
AwardsNews & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a Newscast (2003), News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting (2010, 2011), Peabody Awards, Emmy Trustees Award (2014), Paul White Award (Lifetime Achievement)
NominationsNews & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Interview, News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism in a News Magazine, News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism – Long Form, News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Progra…
Movies“The War You Don’t See” (2010), “Barbecue: A Texas Love Story” (2005), “The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash (2007)
TV Shows“Dan Rather Reports” (2006-), “CBS Evening News” (1981- 2005), “60 Minutes” (1968-1981, 1999-2006), “The Big Interview”, “Dan Rather Presents”

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