Last Updated on September 22, 2026 by Author
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Conan Nolan Biography
Conan Nolan is an American working in the field of journalism as the chief political reporter for KNBC NBC4 Los Angeles. He also anchors ‘News Conference,’ the longest-running political/public affairs program in Southern California. Before joining the station in July 1986, he spent nearly 3 years as a general assignment reporter at KSBW-TV, the NBC affiliate in Salinas, California.
Conan Nolan Height
Nolan stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Conan Nolan Age
Nolan is 68 years old. He was born on September 29, 1957, in the United States. Nolan annually celebrates his birthday on September 29th, as revealed by his X bio, which reads, “Born September 29.”
Personal Life
Conan Nolan Relatives and Family
Thomas F. Nolan, his father, was a former U.S. diplomat. He unsuccessfully vied for the California State Senate in 1960. He also taught political science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Nolan was raised on a ranch in Los Osos Valley along California’s central coast with his four siblings.
Conan Nolan Spouse and Children
Nolan tied the knot with Julie Dear. The couple has a son named Jefferson and lives in Glendale.
Conan Nolan Education
Nolan received his diploma from San Luis Obispo High School before enrolling at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1975. He studied Broadcast Journalism for 2 years and volunteered at multiple radio stations. He briefly acted as host of Political Profile, a program on KCBX-FM.
As host, Nolan interviewed figures like Leon Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, who at that time was the congressman representing San Luis Obispo. In 1977, he transferred to the University of California, Davis, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1979.
Professional Life
Conan Nolan Career
Nolan works as the chief political reporter for KNBC NBC4 Los Angeles. In this role, he provides coverage for national, state, and local politics. His reports air on NBC4 News at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.
Nolan anchors ‘News Conference,’ the longest-running political/public affairs program in Southern California airing on Sundays at 9 a.m. While anchoring the program, he has gained a reputation for interviewing top political leaders.
Nolan has covered stories that have profoundly impacted Southern California. He has also filed reports on behalf of NBC News from Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and from Pakistan and the Afghan border during the invasion of Afghanistan. He filed reports about the death of Pope John Paul II from Rome and the Arab reaction to the anniversary of 9/11 from Lebanon.
Nolan earned an Emmy for reporting on child refugees in the Pakistani frontier. In addition, he received a Golden Mike Award for covering the South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu and the effects of global warming.
Before his tenure at NBC4, Nolan spent almost 3 years as a general assignment reporter at KSBW, the NBC affiliate in Salinas, California. He was a news reporter and weekend sports anchor for KSBY in San Luis Obispo from August 1981 to August 1983. He was also an assistant news director for KVEC-AM radio and political reporter for KCBX-FM radio.
Conan Nolan Net Worth
Nolan has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Conan Nolan Salary
Nolan receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as the chief political reporter for KNBC NBC4 Los Angeles.
Conan Nolan Social Media
Nolan has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 4K on Facebook, over 2K on Instagram, and over 5K on X.
