TV Show Host

Don Lemon

Don Lemon is an anchor for CNN who rose to fame as a TV news host in Alabama and Pennsylvania.

Don Lemon
Age
58
Birth Date
March 1, 1966
Zodiac
Pisces
Born
United States
Height
6′ 0″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
75%
Liked by
43%
Neutral
24%
Disliked by
33%

About

Don Lemon is an American TV show host and journalist. He is best known for his nightly show on CNN, where he reports on the latest news stories and offers his own commentary on current events. Over the years, Lemon has earned multiple awards and accolades for his reporting, including the honor of being named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People in 2018.

Don Lemon Timeline

1966
Don Lemon is Born
On March 1, 1966, Don Lemon was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
1984
Graduates from College
Lemon graduated from Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, New York with a degree in broadcast journalism.
2003
Joins NBC News
Lemon joined NBC News as a correspondent, where he worked on several major stories, including Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
2006
Joins CNN
Lemon left NBC and joined CNN where he became a prominent news anchor.
2011
Reveals He is Gay
In his memoir, "Transparent," Lemon publicly came out as gay, making him one of the few openly gay black men in broadcasting.
2014
Hosts "CNN Tonight"
Lemon began hosting "CNN Tonight," a late-night news show that covers the day's most important stories.
2020
Leading Voice for Social Justice
Lemon has become a leading voice in the fight for social justice, using his platform to discuss issues related to race and inequality.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Don Lemon birthday?

Don Lemon, an American journalist, television news anchor and the host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, was born on March 1, 1966 and is currently 57. He is best known for his incisive analysis of current events, his moral clarity in discussing political and social issues, and his commitment to managing and creating conversation about sensitive topics.