Anderson Cooper is an American broadcast journalist and political commentator who anchors the CNN news broadcast show Anderson Cooper 360.
Anderson Cooper Biography
| Real Name | Anderson Hays Cooper |
| Nickname | Anderson Cooper |
| Profession | Broadcast Journalist, Political Commentator |
| Date of Birth | 3 June 1967 |
| Age | 58 years (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Caste | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Dalton School, New York City |
| College | Yale University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor in Arts |
Anderson Cooper Age
Anderson Cooper was born in New York City, U.S. on 3 June 1967. As of 2025, he is 58 years old and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Anderson Cooper Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried (he is openly gay) |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Benjamin Maisani |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Children | Wyatt Morgan Cooper |
Anderson Cooper Family
| Father’s Name | Wyatt Emory Cooper |
| Mother’s Name | Gloria Vanderbilt |
| Brother’s Name | Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski Christopher Stokowski |
| Sister’s Name | Carter Vanderbilt Cooper |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Career
| Debut | After graduation, Cooper started his career with ABC News as an entry-level employee. |
Anderson Cooper Awards
- 1993 – Bronze Telly Award For Coverage Of Famine in Somalia
- 1997 – Emmy Award For Coverage of Princes Diana’s Funeral
- 2001 – GLAAD Media Award For Outstanding TV Journalism
- 2005 – National Headliner Award For Coverage Of A Major News Event
- 2006 – Emmy Award For Outstanding Feature Story In A Regularly Scheduled Newscast.
- 2007 – Emmy Award For Outstanding Life Coverage of A Breaking New Story- Long Form
- 2011 – Emmy Award For Outstanding Coverage Of A Breaking News Story In A Regularly Scheduled Newscast.
- 2011 – Emmy Award For Outstanding Live Coverage Of A Current News Story- Long-Form
- 2013 – GLAAD Media Award
Anderson Cooper Height & Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 165 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | White |
| Body Measurements | Not known |
Anderson Cooper’s Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $60 Million |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | Rs. 515 Crores |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Business, salary, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Anderson Cooper
- Anderson Cooper was born and brought up in New York City, U.S.
- His father Wyatt Emory Cooper was a writer and his mother Gloria Vanderbilt was an artist, designer, and writer.
- He was exposed to media from a very young age. His baby photograph appeared in “Harper’s Bazaar”.
- He was a guest on ‘The Tonight Show’ in 1970 when he was just three years old.
- He modeled for “Ford Models” when he was 10 years old.
- Cooper attended ‘Dalton School’ in New York City. After graduating, the adventurous youngster traveled around Africa for several months.
- He went to ‘Yale University; from where he graduated in 989, majoring in Political Science.
- He interned for two summers at the ‘Central Intelligence Agency. However, he did not find it interesting enough and decided to become a journalist.
- Cooper worked as a reporter for a short period before moving to Vietnam for a year where he studied the Vietnamese language at the ‘University of Hanoi.’
- After college, his first job was as a fact checker for a small news agency named ‘Channel One’.
- Bored with his job, he obtained a fake press pass and entered Myanmar on his own.
- He was made a correspondent for ABC News in 1995. Eventually, he became the co-anchor of its ‘World News Now’ program in 1999.
- He returned to broadcasting news in 2001 by joining CNN.
- He started anchoring ‘Anderson Cooper 360’ a new show on CNN, which is broadcast around the world on CNN International.
- In 2007, he also hosted the documentary ‘Planet in Perll’ with Sanjay Gupta and Jeff Crowin on CNN.
- He became the first openly gay person to moderate the second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016.
- Anderson Cooper is a talented artist with a passion for painting, and some of his works are displayed in galleries.
- He is a skilled pilot with a private pilot’s license, often flying his plane in his free time.
- He is a self-professed fan of heavy metal music and has attended numerous concerts by bands like Metallica and Megadeth.
- His brother Carter committed suicide in 1988.
- He began a relationship with Benjamin Maisani in 2009.
FAQ:
How old is Anderson Cooper?
58 years (as of 2025)
Who is Anderson Cooper’s Partner?
Benjamin Maisani
Who is Anderson Cooper’s Wife?
He is openly gay and has a relationship with Benjamin Maisani.