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Jon Snow, born on September 28, 1947 in Ardingly, United Kingdom, is a journalist, television presenter and broadcaster. That puts Jon Snow at 78 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Ardingly College. Listed accolades include honorary doctorate (2001).
My Take
Jon Snow strikes me as a journalist whose flamboyant ties hid a serious moral spine. Educated at Liverpool, he anchored Channel 4 News from 1989 to 2021, more than three decades in the same chair, which is itself a nightly act of earning trust. I value how he questioned power without flinching, providing a kind of reassurance to British living rooms. Watching how fondly he was farewelled at retirement, I came away convinced the on-screen warmth was the real man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Snow
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・スノウ (ジャーナリスト)
- Reading
- じょん・すのう (じゃーなりすと)
- Born
- September 28, 1947 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Ardingly, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- journalist / television presenter / broadcaster / speaker / news presenter
2. Background
- University
- Ardingly College
Awards & achievements
- 2001 honorary doctorate
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Jon Snow born?
Born September 28, 1947 (age 78).
Where is Jon Snow from?
Jon Snow is from Ardingly, United Kingdom.
What does Jon Snow do?
Jon Snow works as journalist, television presenter, broadcaster, speaker, news presenter.
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