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Roz Abrams Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1948, September 7 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 72 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Name | Roz-Marie Abrams |
| birth name | Roz Abrams |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Lansing, Michigan |
| ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Profession | Journalist |
| eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| face color | Black |
| Kids | Denise Showers and Melissa Showers |
| Divorce | Ken Showers |
| Education | University of Michigan, Western Michigan University |
| Awards | New York Association of Black Journalists Award |
| Films | War of the worlds, pride and glory |
| tv show | CBS2 News |
Roz Abrams is a household name in the field of journalism, having started her career in the 1970s as an anchor. She was a long-time co-anchor of CBS 2, from where she gained a large following. Abrams previously worked at various networks including CNN, WABC-TV, and WABS-TV, among others. Abrams was married twice and divorced twice. She has two daughters from her second marriage.
Early life, education and biography of Roz Abrams
Roz Abrams was born as Roz Maria Abrams on September 7, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan, under the birth sign of Virgo. Abrams earned a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University and later earned a Master’s from the University of Michigan.
Abrams also earned an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the New York Institute of Technology.
Roz Abrams’ Career
Roz Abrams began her career as a journalist in the 1970s. From 1975 to 1978, Abrams worked at WSB-AM radio. After leaving WSB-AM radio, he began working at WXIA_TV until 1982.
Abrams joined CNN in 1982 and worked there for only one year. She then worked at KRON-TV from 1983 to 1986. Similarly, she worked as a general reporter and later as co-anchor of 5 pm Diana Williams on WABC-TV from 1986 to 2004.
LEGEND: Roz Abrams at her workplace. SOURCE: YouTube
After working for nearly 18 years at WABC-TV, Abrams began working at WCBS-TV as an anchor for CBS 2 News after she was offered a contract. Initially, she was paired with Ernie Anastos , an anchor, and was later teamed with Jim Rosenfield .
At first, she used to co-anchor CBS 2 News from 5 to 11 p.m. Later, she was moved to noon with her partner. Maria Calvi . Also, in 2006, she left the air after Kristine Johnson and Chris Wragge anchored at noon and 5pm.
During her active years, she was involved in several major stories such as 9/11, the 2003 blackout, and the end of apartheid in South Africa, among others. She also received the New York Association of Black Journalists Award for her special, ‘The Sound of Harlem.’
Furthermore, Abrams also appeared in several movies. In 2005, she appeared as herself in Steven Spielberg’s science fiction disaster film, War of Words starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Gene Barry . Three years later, she worked on Gavin O’Connor’s crime drama Pride and Glory with Edward Norton , Colin Farrell and Jon Voight .
Roz Abrams net worth
The talented journalist, Roz Abrams, has an estimated net worth of no less than $1 million, however the amount is still under review. She definitely could earn a decent salary for her career as a journalist.
According to some online sources, a journalist earns on average a salary of $40,900.
Roz Abrams Personal and Family Life
Roz Abrams was married twice and divorced twice. The name of Abrams’ first husband is not public. She married Ken Showers , her second husband with whom she shares two children, Denise Showers and Melissa Showers . She also became a grandmother to her daughters’ four grandchildren.
The relationship between Abrams and her second husband did not last long either and they broke up for some undisclosed reasons. After the divorce, she lives a single life.