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Bill Griffeth

b. 1956

Financial journalist

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About Bill Griffeth

Born 1956. Bill Griffeth is an American journalist.

Bill Griffeth is an author and retired TV news anchor.

Early life and education In 1980, Griffeth received a bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge. While a student there, Griffeth co-hosted a weekly interview show, "Straightalk," with Rick Holicker, on KCSN, the university's then-NPR-affiliated radio station. Along with Holicker, he won the Golden Mike Award from the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California for a documentary on NASA's Viking program, titled "The Flight to Mars." In 2000, CSUN honored him with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. In 2017, he received an honorary doctorate.

Griffeth joined CNBC in 1991, when NBC purchased FNN and merged it with CNBC. He anchored several programs for CNBC and received 6 CableACE nominations as Best News Anchor.

CNBC announced on December 12, 2019 that he was retiring after almost 30 years with the network.

Personal life Griffeth is passionate about genealogy and after undergoing genetic testing in 2012, found out that the person he considered his father was not his biological father.

Host shows Nightly Business Report (2018–2019) Closing Bell (2011–2018) Power Lunch (1996–2009) The Edge (1999-March 2000) Market Wrap (1991–2002) Strictly Business The Money Club

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
California State University, Northridge
Employers
CNBC
Awards
CableACE Award
Also known as
William Curtis Griffeth

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bill Griffeth?

Financial journalist

When was Bill Griffeth born?

Bill Griffeth was born on 7 August 1956 in Los Angeles.

What is Bill Griffeth's occupation?

Bill Griffeth is a journalist.

What nationality is Bill Griffeth?

Bill Griffeth is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Griffeth

· Wikidata: Q4909223

· DBpedia: Bill Griffeth

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