Tony Perkins

Journalist (1959)
Sun Aug 09 2020
By   Chhanya

Tony Perkins is an American broadcast journalist, radio personality, and former weathercaster. Moreover, he rose to fame after being the primary weather anchor of ABC's Good Morning America from 1999 to 2005. Tony is currently working as a weekday morning anchor for CBS 9 Get Up DC! on WUSA in Washington, D.C. Back in January 2020, he became the full-time anchor, Get Up DC!.

The WUSA's Get Up DC! anchor, Tony Perkins was born as Anthony Perkins was born on August 25, 1959, in New York City, New York, USA. He is the son of the father, Tommy Perkins and his mother's name is Constance Bellamy. However, his parents divorced when he was 11. He grew up along with his brother, Scott Perkins. His mother worked as a telephone operator and night clerk to raise the family.  

He attended elementary school in Washington, D.C. junior high in Maryland and Virginia. Further, Tony is graduated from Mount Vernon High School. Later, she received his Bachelor of Arts degree from American University's School of Communication in 1981. 

Is Tony Perkins Married? Does he have children?

Well, Tony, 60, is a married man. He is married to his long time partner turned wife, Rhonda Perkins. His wife works as a social services administrator. The couple tied the knot in 1995. Furthermore, it has been 25 years, Tony is married to Rhonda but still, they share a strong bond between them. 

Tony Perkins with his wife, Rhonda Perkins and son.
Tony Perkins with his wife, Rhonda Perkins, and son. Image Source: FilmMagic

So, there is no news of their separation and divorce yet. On the other hand, the duo is very active in social works and often appearing together in events. Besides, the love birds share a son from their long married life. 

Tony's with his sons Connor and  comedian, Kevin Hart
Tony's with his sons Connor and comedian, Kevin Hart. Image Source: Twitter @Connors_Mom

Their son's name is Connor Perkins. Moreover, the Fox 5 viewers might remember Connor in 2014 when he stood behind the newsdesk for his dad along with Shawn Yancy's son. Tony along with his wife are very busy taking career his son's mental and physical development. As of now, Perkins is living a happy life with his wife and a son in Washington D.C.

Net Worth & Salary in 2020

The Emmy Award-winning journalist, Tony has collected a decent amount of money from his career. However, his exact net worth figure is yet to be published. But, we can predict that his estimated net worth is around $1 million as of 2020 which is similar to a television reporter and news anchors, Bethany Davis and Lisa Crane.

The WUSA's Get Up DC! anchor, Tony is living a happy and healthy life.
The WUSA's Get Up DC! anchor, Tony is living a happy and healthy life. Image Source: SpeakerHub

On the other hand, the average news anchor is $61159 per year. Besides, he also works at radio as an anchor which might earn him extra money to uplift his income. With such a decent amount of money, he is living a happy life in Washington D.C.

Journey From Stand-up Comedian to Journalist

The talented and hardworking, Tony started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1983. He worked as a comedian for 10 years appearing at clubs and colleges across the country. While her career building, he came to work with an off-air producer, Donnie Simpson. Later, in 1985, he started to work as a radio writer, producer, and on-air contributor to Donnie's show on WKYS-FM

However, his television career began as a desk assistant to the Washington office of ABC News. He became an anchor of ABC's Good Morning America from 1999 to 2005. He also severed in Fox Morning News from 1998 to 1999. Tony is currently working as a full-time weekday morning anchor for CBS 9 Get Up DC! on WUSA in Washington, D.C.

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