Bill Kurtis
William Horton "Bill" Kurtis (born September 21, 1940) is an American television journalist, producer, narrator, news anchor, and historian who anchored CBS Morning News. He has also narrated crime shows and in movies.
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Born | William Horton Kuretich September 21, 1940 |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Kansas (B.S.), Washburn University School of Law (J.D.) |
Occupation | television journalist, Spokesperson, and producer |
Employer | WBBM-TV, A&E, AT&T Mobility |
Notable credit(s) | WBBM-TV, CBS Morning News, Investigative Reports, American Justice, and Cold Case Files |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Board member of | Kurtis Productions |
Spouse(s) | Helen Kurtis (1963–1977; her death) |
Partner(s) | Donna La Pietra (?-present) |
Children | By Helen: 1 son (deceased), 1 daughter |
Relatives | Frank Kurtis (cousin) |
Family | Jean Schodorf (sister) |
Website | kurtis.com |
Kurtis mostly spent his childhood in Chicago, Illinois. He studied his B.S. degree at the University of Kansas and his J.D. degree at Washburn University of Law. He was married to Helen Kurtis from 1966 until her death in 1977, they had two children (one who died). He is currently partners with Donna La Pietra.
References
Other websites
- Bill Kurtis on IMDb