John Dickerson is an American journalist and a reporter for CBS News, including on CBS This Morning and Face the Nation. He has also worked as the political director and chief Washington correspondent of CBS News.
John Dickerson Biography
| Full Name | John Frederick Dickerson |
| Nickname | John Dickerson |
| Profession | Journalist, television host |
| Date of Birth | 6 July 1968 |
| Age | 57 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Sidwell Friends School |
| College | University of Virginia |
| Education Qualification | Degree in English |
John Dickerson Age
John Dickerson was born on 6 July 1968 in Washington, D.C., United States. He is 57 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
John Dickerson Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Anne Dickerson |
| Spouse/Wife | Anne Dickerson (m. 1995) |
| Children | Two children |
John Dickerson Family
| Father’s Name | Wyatt Dickerson |
| Mother’s Name | Nancy Dickerson |
| Brother’s Name | One brother |
| Sister’s Name | Three sisters |
Career
| Debut | He started his professional career with Time magazine |
| Awards | Frod Prize for distinguished reporting, David Broder Award |
John Dickerson Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 180 cm In meters – 1.80 m In feet & inches – 5’11” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 83 kg In pounds – 182.93 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
John Dickerson Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $4-10 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $1 million |
| Income Source | Salary, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About John Dickerson
- John Dickerson was born and raised in Washington, D.C., to Nancy and Claude Wyatt Dickerson.
- He grew up in a Georgian-style mansion high on a leafy bluff overlooking the Potomac River.
- John has three sisters and one brother, and graduated from Sidwell Friends School in 1987.
- He earned a bachelor’s degree in English with distinction from the University of Virginia.
- He had an internship in the office of John Warner, then a U.S. Senator from Virginia, during his high school.
- He covered politics at Time magazine for 12 years, serving the last for years as its White House correspondent.
- John Dickerson is also the host of Whistlestop, a Slate podcast about presidential history.
- His clever and sharp style of asking questions of politicians prompted his colleagues to coin similar questions, “Dickersonian.”
- His book on Her Trail covered his close relationship with his mother and famous newswoman Nancy Dickerson Whitehead.
- From 2002 to 2008, during the presidency of George W. Bush, John Dickerson interviewed him various times.
- He was Slate magazine’s chief political correspondent from 2005 to 2015.
FAQ:
How old is John Dickerson?
As of 2025, John Dickerson is 57 years old.
Who is John Dickerson’s wife?
John Dickerson is married to Anne Dickerson since 1995.
What is John Dickerson’s net worth?
As of 2025, John Dickerson’s estimated net worth is between $4 to and 10 million.