BIOGRAPHY OF CHRIS HANSEN

Chris Hansen is an American reporter and journalist well known for hosting crime series and documentaries such as To Catch a Predator, Dateline NBC, Crime Watch Daily, and Killer Instinct. He also has a YouTube channel called ‘ Sit With Chris Hansen ‘ where he posts videos of his investigations into various crimes.

CHRIS HANSEN AGE

Chris Hansen (born Christopher Edward Hansen) is 61 years old as of 2020. He was born on September 13, 1959 , in Chicago, Illinois , United States. He celebrates his birthday every September 13 with his birth sign being Virgo.

CHRIS HANSEN HEIGHT

Hansen stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) and weighs 70 kg .

NET WORTH OF CHRIS HANSEN

Hansen’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $20 million . This includes its assets, money and income. His main source of income is his career as a journalist. Thanks to his various sources of income, Chris has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest life.

CHRIS HANSEN EDUCATION

Hansen went to Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for his high school. He then joined the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications in 1981.

CHRIS HANSEN WIFE

Chris is married to Mary Joan Hansen . The couple were blessed with two boys. Mary Joan reportedly filed for divorce in June 2018 after being married for 30 years.

CHRIS HANSEN METRICS AND FACTS

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chris.

Chris Hansen Bio and Lifestyle

• Full Names: Chris Hansen
• Gender: Male
• Profession / profession: Journalist
• Nationality: American
• Race/Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Chris Hansen’s birthday

• Age / How old?: 60 years old
• Zodiac sign: Virgo
• Date of birth: September 13, 1959
• Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Birthday date: September 13

Chris Hansen Body Measurements

• Body measurements: To be updated
• Height / how tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
• Weight: 70 kilograms
• Eye color: To be updated
• Hair Color: Blonde

Chris Hansen family and relationship

• Father Dad): To be updated
• Mother: Patricia Hansen
• Siblings (siblings): To be updated
• Civil status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Mary Joan Hansen
• Children: Two sons

Chris Hansen Networth and Salary

• Net worth: $1-20 million
• Salary: To be updated
• Source of income: Journalism

CHRIS HANSEN HOUSE AND CARS

• Place of residence: Connecticut
• Cars: Car brand to update

CHRIS HANSEN JOURNALIST

Hansen began his career in 1981 as a reporter for WILX while still a student at Michigan State University. He has also worked for WFLA in Tampa, WXYZ in Detroit, WDIV-TV as an investigative reporter and anchor since 1988, and other radio stations in Michigan. Hansen joined NBC News in May 1993 where he worked for ‘Now with Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric’ magazine as a correspondent.

CHRIS HANSEN ONISION

YouTuber James Jackson, popularly known as Onision, has been repeatedly called out for being a predator. The YouTube community even called for its removal from Youtube many times, but no action was taken. Chris also investigated allegations of Onision’s predatory behavior. Hansen posted a video on his channel called “Have a Seat With Chris Hansen” touring Onision’s home with attorney Mike Morse and a camera crew. Onision dialed 911 saying:

CHRIS HANSEN CATCHING A PREDATOR

Hansen presented the American reality series where adults pretending to be minors chat online with adults and later meet for sex only to be arrested. The impersonators and the sexual predator arrive at a sting house where they are filmed using hidden cameras and arrested in later episodes by local police who are watching them the whole time.

On the show’s success, Hansen along with other producers for NBC created three Tuesday night spin-offs of his original concept; Catch a Crook and Catch a Thief ID Card both hosted by Chris. He also published his book Protecting Your Children From Online Enemies Already in Your Home in March 2007.

CHRIS HANSEN DATELINE

Hansen worked as a correspondent for the reality television show Dateline from 1993 to 2013. His notable works on the show include The Oklahoma City Bombing, The Flight 800 Unabomber Disaster and TWA, The Massacre of Columbine High School, the sale of counterfeit prescription drugs in China, and Indian child slave labor investigation reports.

Chris exposed how a group linked to Osama bin Laden tried to buy missiles and components for nuclear weapons. After its series on the lack of security at airports aired, the Federal Aviation Administration opened an investigation and eventually revised its policies.

CHRIS HANSEN SHOW

Chris announced plans to create his own independent show called Hansen vs Predator in 2015. The program was intended to be broadcast online, but only managed to fund $89,000 by September 2016. His original goal was to raise $400 $000 through Kickstarter. His broadcast rights were later sold when he failed to meet his $400,000 goal, with the show airing as a recurring segment on Crime Watch Daily.

CHRIS HANSEN CASE

In 2011, Hansen was caught cheating on his wife with Kristyn Cadell, who was an anchor and reporter for WPTV in Florida. The two had met months before their affair became public knowledge.

CHRIS HANSEN ARRESTED

Hansen was arrested in January 2019 for allegedly writing bad checks to a vendor he owed money to. A warrant for his arrest was issued, which forced him to transform into the Stamford Police Department in Connecticut. He was later released without bail and without a written promise to appear in court.

WHO IS CHRIS HANSEN?

Chris Hansen is an American reporter and journalist well known for hosting crime series and documentaries such as To Catch a Predator, Dateline NBC, Crime Watch Daily, and Killer Instinct.

HOW OLD IS CHRIS HANSEN?

Hansen turns 60 in 2020. He was born on September 13, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

HOW TALL IS HANSEN?

He is 1.88 meters (6 feet 2 inches) tall and weighs 70 kg.

IS CHRIS HANSEN MARRIED?

Yes, he is married to Mary Joan Hansen. The couple were blessed with two boys. Mary Joan reportedly filed for divorce in June 2018 after being married for 30 years.

WHAT IS HANSEN’S NET WORTH?

Working in the media industry since 1981, Hansen was able to earn an estimated net worth between $1 million and $20 million.

WHERE DOES HANSEN LIVE?

He lives with his family in Connecticut.

IS HANSEN DEAD OR ALIVE?

Hansen is alive and well. There were no reports that he was sick or had any health issues.