Last Updated on December 11, 2025 by Editor
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Terrell Brown Biography
Terrell Brown is an African-American working in the field of journalism as an anchor for ABC 7 Eyewitness morning newscasts. Before joining the station in April 2014, he worked at CBS News as an anchor and correspondent.
Terrell Brown Height
Brown stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Terrell Brown Age
Brown was born on May 8th, but has not yet revealed his birth year; thus, his age is not known. He annually celebrates his birthday on May 8th, as suggested by his Facebook repost on May 8, 2018, captioned “Happy Birthday Terrell Brown ABC7!! Your Morning Family loves you ❤️..”
Personal Life
Terrell Brown Relatives and Family
Brown keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Terrell Brown Spouse and Children
Brown manages to keep her marital and relationship status private. Nonetheless, we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.
Terrell Brown Education
Brown received his diploma from Matoaca High School before enrolling at Virginia Commonwealth University. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. While at the university, he was recognized as one of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Top 10 graduates of the Last Decade
Professional Life
Terrell Brown Career
Brown works as an anchor for ABC 7 Eyewitness morning newscasts from 4:30 to 7 a.m., a streaming show at 7 a.m., and the 11 a.m. weekday newscasts. He regularly reports on the Bud Billiken Parade, the largest African American parade, and the second largest parade in the United States. In addition, he is a featured host of ABC 7’s New Year’s Eve special, Countdown Chicago. He is a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
While at ABC 7 Eyewitness, he extensively covered the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series Championship win. Moreover, he anchored live from natural disasters, narrating stories of people in Coal City and Fairdale, Illinois, after the tornado ruined their hometown. He has also produced multiple series for ABC’s morning newscast, such as “Chicago Uncovered,” offering exclusive access to off-limits Chicago landmarks and hidden buildings.
Aside from being an anchor and reporter, Brown worked as the host of ABC 7’s Pride Parade broadcast, the Columbus Day Parade, and the 60-minute syndicated national feature, The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Also, he has emceed Chicago (DCASE) events like the 2019 Gospel Music Festival, 2018 Summer Dance Celebration, and Disney-sponsored Boys & Girls Clubs Midwest Youth of the Year gala.
Brown hosted the Chicago Police and Firefighter graduation ceremonies and has worked with multiple organizations in the region to provide help and reassurance to youths at risk on Chicago’s South Side. After joining ABC 7, he volunteered to join the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at the Air & Water Show. He persevered the ordeal spectacularly yet joked, “Riding in a jet travelling at 700 mph was quite a thrill…..a thrill I won’t be undertaking any time soon.
Before joining ABC 7, Brown worked at CBS News as an anchor and correspondent from 2009 to 2014. There, he anchored the CBS Morning News, the Up to the Minute, and was the fill-in anchor for CBS Evening News’s weekend editions. As a correspondent, he covered some of the nation’s biggest topics, such as the Boston Marathon bombing and the BP Gulf oil spill. During the healthcare reform and potential government shutdowns, he reported from the White House lawn and the U.S. Capitol. He also worked at WWBT-TV, the NBC station in Richmond, Virginia, as a reporter and anchor.
Recognition and Awards
Throughout his career, Brown has been awarded and honored for his work. For instance, while at ABC 7, he won an Emmy Award for Best News Anchor” in the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards competition. Also, he won another Emmy for his 48 HOURS coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt. The National Press Club honored him for his accomplishments in broadcast journalism.
Terrell Brown Net Worth
Brown has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Terrell Brown Salary
Brown receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as a morning anchor for ABC 7 Eyewitness.
Terrell Brown Social Media
Brown has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 79K on Facebook, over 20.5 K on Instagram, and over 7.1K on X.
