Jeffrey Brown Biography
Jeffrey Brown is a seasoned senior co-anchor, reporter, journalist, and correspondent who has been a vital part of PBS News Hour in Arlington since 1988. Before that, he spent eight years as an off-camera economics journalist at MacNeil NewsHour in New York.
Jeffrey Brown Age
So, how old is Jeffrey? As of 2026, he’s 69 years old. Born in 1956 in Arlington, Virginia, he’s kept his birthday under wraps, so we don’t know exactly when he celebrates.
Education
Jeffrey earned his bachelor’s degree in classics from the University of California, Berkeley. He then pursued a master’s degree at Columbia University. However, the exact year of his graduation remains a bit of a mystery, and we’re keeping an eye on this to provide updates when we can.
Jeffrey Brown Nationality
Jeffrey proudly holds American nationality and citizenship. Growing up in Arlington, Virginia, he has deep roots in the United States and identifies with white heritage.
Jeffrey Brown Height | Measurements
Jeffrey stands at about 5 feet 7 inches tall (around 1.72 m), which is pretty average for a guy. He hasn’t shared any other details about his body measurements publicly.
Jeffrey Brown Family
Raised in Arlington, Virginia, Jeffrey grew up in a loving household with his parents, Mirriam and Morton Brown. He also has four siblings, though details about their careers and lives are not widely known.
Jeffrey Brown Wife | Children
Jeffrey is happily married to his wonderful wife, Paula Crawford. Paula is not just a supportive partner; she’s also a talented artist and a professor at George Mason University. Together, they have two children. While Jeffrey tends to keep details about his family life private, we’re keeping an eye on this section and will update it as soon as we have more information.
Jeffrey Brown Salary
As a correspondent, journalist, and co-anchor at PBS NewsHour, Jeffrey brings home a monthly salary of around $95,000.
Jeffrey Brown Net Worth
With over two decades of experience in the media industry, Jeffrey has built a solid reputation as a senior journalist and correspondent, which has contributed to his impressive net worth of $3 million.
Jeffrey Brown PBS NewsHour
Currently, Jeffrey serves as a Senior Correspondent for PBS NewsHour, a role he’s held since joining the network in 1988. He focuses on literature and the arts, having interviewed a wide range of musicians, poets, and writers.
His reporting also spans arts, politics, science, culture, and society. Notably, he covered the presidential elections in 2008 and 2012 and co-reported on President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. Additionally, Jeffrey launched and hosts the online segment ‘Art Beat’ and runs a monthly book club called ‘Now Read This’ in collaboration with The New York Times.
He’s also the author of the poetry collection ‘The News’ and serves as an advisor for the Sun Valley Writers Conference. Before his current role, he worked as an off-camera economic journalist for MacNeil NewsHour in New York. Throughout his career, he has reported from various countries, including Peru, Nepal, Cuba, Spain, Myanmar, South Africa, Mali, and Tunisia. Jeffrey’s work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the News & Documentary Emmy, the CINE Golden Eagle Award, and a Peabody Award.