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Brit Hume was born on June 22, 1943 in Washington, D.C., United States and is credited as a journalist, screenwriter and political pundit. That puts Brit Hume at 83 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Virginia. Awards on record include Emmy Award. Credited works include Special Report with Brit Hume.
My Take
Brit Hume strikes me as a craftsman of American broadcast journalism, a man who recorded his era in measured words. His 23 years at ABC News, contributing to World News Tonight and serving as chief White House correspondent, plus an Emmy and his own named program, speak to real staying power. Political commentary is divisive terrain, and opinions on him will split sharply, but I think anyone who endures that long on the front lines earns a certain gravity. Beyond agreement or disagreement, the words of someone who actually stood in the room and watched history unfold carry weight. That is the kind of dedication I want to acknowledge.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brit Hume
- Name (Japanese)
- ブリット・ヒューム
- Reading
- ぶりっと・ひゅーむ
- Born
- June 22, 1943 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- journalist / screenwriter / political pundit
2. Background
- University
- University of Virginia
Awards & achievements
- Emmy Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Special Report with Brit Hume | — |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/brithume
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit%20Hume
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2245635
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Brit Hume born?
Born June 22, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Brit Hume from?
Brit Hume is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Brit Hume do?
Brit Hume works as journalist, screenwriter, political pundit.
What is Brit Hume known for?
Notable works include Special Report with Brit Hume.
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