Chris Berman Biography, Net Worth, Personal Life, Girlfriend, Education and Career

Christopher James Berman or “Boomer” as he is so often called, is an American television sportscaster who rose to fame after his 1979 stint on the sports network ESPN . Chris Berman was one of the most distinguished voices to ever work for the cable network. He was instrumental in building a legacy for his SportsCenter show and ESPN himself.

Berman joined ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter and during his time with the network he hosted the NFL Sunday Countdown, anchored the Monday Night Countdown, and commentated on NFL games. He then made his name and was well known for his creative and often eccentric catchphrases. Here we are going to look at the life of the famous sportscaster.

CHRIS BERMAN: EARLY CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION AND CAREER

Chris Berman was born on May 10, 1955 in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was raised in a Jewish family with parents Peggy Shevell, who worked as a reporter for Time magazine, and James Keliner Berman, an executive chairman of Vise business. He went to Hackley School and graduated in 1970. Berman graduated from Brown University in 1977 with a degree in history. While attending Brown University, Berman had already begun working as a commentator and sports director for the school radio station. After graduating, Berman worked for different media platforms. One of them as a weekend sports anchor for a TV station in Hartford that only paid him $23 a day.

In October 1979, a little-known 24-year-old Berman was offered a job as an anchor for a young but growing ESPN sports cable network. Berman began serving as an anchor for SportsCenter for its 3 a.m. edition. Since then he has hosted, commentated, anchored for countless shows for the network. Berman has been on the air for almost three decades. This makes him one of the longest serving employees to have worked for ESPN. His incomparable voice, work ethic, love of sport and versatile talent helped him reach the heights. He was even named “National Sportscaster of the Year” by the National Sportscasters and Sports Association, six times.

CHRIS BERMAN: PERSONAL LIFE

In 1983, Berman married Katherine “Kathy” Alexinski and later became a father to two children, Meredith and Douglas. However, his wife Kathy died on May 10, 2017 following a traffic collision in Woodbury.

Berman’s career was more than just a sports journalist. While having been a major personality on the American sports network, he has held many different roles. He has appeared in movies, comedies, and music videos, which shows his versatility.

CHRIS BERMAN: FORTUNE

Chris Berman was one of the key players who helped ESPN become what it is today. And in 2018, he reportedly has a net worth of $20 million with a salary of $5 million. His work as an anchor, commentator and host for ESPN has been a major source for his financial well-being. He now lives in a 4,320 square foot mansion.

With over three decades as a sportscaster, the 63-year-old has taken ESPN to a whole new level. He gave her recognition with her own unorthodox style full of nicknames and catchphrases and a voice that never seems to get old.