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Gayle King is listed as a radio personality, journalist and magazine editor. Gayle King was born on December 28, 1954 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Maryland. Awards on record include Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism (2022).
My Take
Gayle King has the kind of broadcast presence I really respect: warm enough to put a guest at ease, sharp enough to press when it matters. Anchoring CBS Mornings and serving as an editor-at-large at Oprah Daily, she's often introduced as Oprah's best friend, but that framing undersells a genuine journalist who took home the 2022 Walter Cronkite Award. Born in Maryland and standing a commanding 178 cm, she has spent decades at the center of the story rather than beside it. I admire interviewers who pair kindness with rigor, and being trusted as the face of the morning is no small thing.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gayle King
- Name (Japanese)
- ガイル・キング
- Reading
- がいる・きんぐ
- Born
- December 28, 1954 (age 71)
- Origin
- Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- radio personality / journalist / magazine editor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
2. Background
- University
- University of Maryland
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | CBS Mornings |
| Notable work | O, The Oprah Magazine |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gayleking/
- Xhttps://x.com/GayleKing
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayle%20King
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5528805
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Gayle King born?
Born December 28, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Gayle King from?
Gayle King is from Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States.
What does Gayle King do?
Gayle King works as radio personality, journalist, magazine editor.
How tall is Gayle King?
Gayle King is 178 cm.
What is Gayle King known for?
Notable works include CBS Mornings, O, The Oprah Magazine.
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