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Andrea Mitchell is an American journalist and news anchor known for her work with NBC News. She was born on October 30, 1946, in New Rochelle, New York. Andrea Mitchell studied at New Rochelle High School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Pennsylvania in 1967.
Career
Andrea Mitchell began her journalism career as a radio reporter in Philadelphia at KYW Radio before moving to KYW-TV. In 1976, she joined WTOP (now WUSA) in Washington, D.C., and two years later, she moved to NBC News. Over the years, Andrea Mitchell worked as a general correspondent, energy correspondent, and chief White House correspondent. In 1994, Andrea Mitchell became NBC News' Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, a role she still holds today.
Andrea Mitchell has covered major political events, including the 2008 U.S. presidential election, and appears regularly on NBC Nightly News, Today, and MSNBC. Andrea Mitchell is also the host of Andrea Mitchell Reports, which airs weekdays on MSNBC. In 2019, Andrea Mitchell received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award for her contributions to journalism.
Notable Incidents
Throughout her career, Andrea Mitchell has been involved in several notable incidents:
• Plame Affair (2003): Andrea Mitchell was questioned about the leak of CIA agent Valerie Plame’s identity.
• Sudanese Incident (2005): Andrea Mitchell was removed from a press conference after questioning Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir about violence in Darfur.
• Offensive Remarks (2008): Andrea Mitchell apologized for referring to Virginia voters as "rednecks" during a broadcast.
• Romney Clip Controversy (2012): Andrea Mitchell was criticized for misrepresenting a speech by Mitt Romney.
• Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (2019): Andrea Mitchell apologized after wrongly stating that Polish forces were involved in the Holocaust.
Personal Life
Andrea Mitchell comes from a Jewish family. Her father, Sydney Mitchell, was a businessman and synagogue president, while her mother, Cecile Mitchell, worked at the New York Institute of Technology. Andrea Mitchell brother, Arthur Mitchell, later moved to Canada, where he became a politician.
Andrea Mitchell was first married to Gil Jackson, but they divorced in the 1970s. In 1997, she married Alan Greenspan, the former Chair of the Federal Reserve.
Health
In 2011, Andrea Mitchell announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, but it was detected early and successfully treated.
Retirement Announcement
In October 2024, Andrea Mitchell announced that she would step down as the full-time host of Andrea Mitchell Reports in early 2025, but she will continue as NBC's Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent.
Andrea Mitchell remains one of the most respected journalists in American news history.
Parents
Andrea Mitchell parents were Sydney Mitchell and Cecile Mitchell. Her father was a businessman and the CEO of a furniture company in Manhattan. He also served as the president of Beth El Synagogue in New Rochelle for 40 years. Andrea Mitchell mother worked as an administrator at the New York Institute of Technology in Manhattan.
Family
Andrea Mitchell was born into a Jewish family in New Rochelle, New York. Andrea Mitchell has a brother named Arthur Mitchell, who moved to Canada in the 1970s. He later became a politician and served as the leader of the Yukon Liberal Party.
Height
Andrea Mitchell is likely around 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
Religion
Andrea Mitchell follows Judaism. She was raised in a Jewish household and her father was actively involved in their synagogue.
Husband
Andrea Mitchell has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Gil Jackson, but they divorced in the 1970s. In 1997, Andrea Mitchell married Alan Greenspan, who was the Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. They were in a long-term relationship before getting married.
Children/Daughter
Andrea Mitchell does not have any children. She has never publicly spoken about having a daughter or son.
FAQs
1. What is Andrea Mitchell real name?
- Her full name is Andrea Mitchell.
2. How old is Andrea Mitchell?
- Andrea Mitchell was born on October 30, 1946, making her 78 years old (as of 2025).
3. Where was Andrea Mitchell born?
- Andrea Mitchell was born in New Rochelle, New York, USA.
4. What is Andrea Mitchell educational background?
- Andrea Mitchell graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.
5. Who are Andrea Mitchell parents?
- Andrea Mitchell father, Sydney Mitchell, was a businessman and synagogue president, and Andrea Mitchell mother, Cecile Mitchell, was an administrator at the New York Institute of Technology.
6. Does Andrea Mitchell have any siblings?
- Yes, Andrea Mitchell has a brother named Arthur Mitchell, who moved to Canada and became a politician.
7. What is Andrea Mitchell religion?
- Andrea Mitchell was raised in a Jewish family and follows Judaism.
8. What is Andrea Mitchell height?
- Andrea Mitchell estimated height is around 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).
9. Who is Andrea Mitchell husband?
- Andrea Mitchell has been married to Alan Greenspan since 1997. He was the Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006.
10. Was Andrea Mitchell married before Alan Greenspan?
- Yes, Andrea Mitchell was previously married to Gil Jackson, but they divorced in the 1970s.
11. Does Andrea Mitchell have any children or a daughter?
- No, Andrea Mitchell does not have any children.
12. What TV shows has Andrea Mitchell worked on?
- Andrea Mitchell has worked on several programs, including:
• Andrea Mitchell Reports (Host)
• NBC Nightly News
• Today Show
• Meet the Press (Guest Host)
13. What is Andrea Mitchell current role in journalism?
- Andrea Mitchell is the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Chief Washington Correspondent for NBC News.
14. Has Andrea Mitchell faced any health issues?
- Yes, in 2011, Andrea Mitchell was diagnosed with breast cancer, but it was detected early and successfully treated.
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