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Mark Curtis Biography
Mark Curtis is an American working in the field of journalism as an evening anchor for 12News at 4, 5, 6, and 10 p.m. Before joining the station in 1995 as a sports anchor, he worked at stations such as KSTP in Minneapolis and KTVI in St. Louis, where he worked as a sports director.
Mark Curtis Height
Curtis stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Mark Curtis Age
Curtis was born on August 31st, but has yet to reveal his birth year; thus, his age is not yet known. He annually celebrates his birthday on August 31st, as suggested by his Facebook post on August 31, 2016, captioned “I am a lucky guy! Thx to my #workfamily for making my birthday a great one….”
Personal Life
Mark Curtis Relatives and Family
Curtis was raised in Virginia alongside his sister Marice and brother Michael. He shared his grief on his Facebook account about his mum’s passing due to pancreatic cancer. However, further information regarding his family is kept out of the public eye. Nonetheless, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Mark Curtis Spouse and Children
Curtis tied the knot with Abby Curtis. The couple has three children, including Blake and Lindsay, who all studied at Arizona State University. Blake is married to Julia and has two children, Evan and Mack. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, golfing, and tending to his vegetable garden.
Mark Curtis Education
Curtis received his diploma from T.C. Williams High School before enrolling at the University of Georgia, where he was a pre-med student before switching his career path. He later transferred to American University in Washington, D.C., where he found his true calling after taking his first broadcast and journalism classes. Later, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. He attended high school during the integration story, which inspired the ‘Remember the Titans’ film, and learned how to drive under the guidance of Coach Herman Boone, notably portrayed by Denzel Washington.
Professional Life
Mark Curtis Career
Curtis works as an evening anchor for 12News, airing at 4, 5, 6, and 10 p.m. In this role, he delivers top stories with clarity and context to help viewers understand how the news affects their lives. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including 18 Emmy Awards and an Edward Murrow Award.
Curtis has served the station for over 20 years, debuting in the Valley in June 1980. He served the station until 1987, when he left for Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his pregnant wife. While in Minneapolis, he worked as the sports director at the ABC affiliate there, KSTP. Moreover, he provided coverage for the Minnesota Twins’ run to the 1987 World Series.
After spending three years in the Twin Cities, Curtis moved to St. Louis, where he was the main sportscaster and play-by-play voice for St. Louis University basketball. With dreams of returning to Phoenix with his family, he returned to the region in 1995 when he rejoined 12News as a sports anchor. In 2004, he transitioned to the news desk.
Throughout his journalism career, Curtis has covered various major stories, including the 1996 Summer Olympics, where he saw Muhammad Ali run with the torch and got the opportunity of carrying the torch himself through Phoenix before the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. As an avid sports fan, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series win occupies a special place in his heart. He has also broadcast two World Series and five different Olympic Games, including Sochi.
Curtis has contributed to 12News’ political coverage, covering Presidential primaries to inaugurations. He traveled to the country’s capital after President Donald Trump won the elections in 2016. After 2 years, he returned to the capital as a field anchor of the special broadcast of the funeral of Senator John McCain. He recently provided coverage for Becoming Rachel, which follows the journey of a Valley resident transitioning from a man to a woman.
Mark Curtis Net Worth
Curtis has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist
Mark Curtis Salary
Curtis receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which he earns working as an evening anchor for 12News.
Mark Curtis Social Media
Curtis has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 15K on Facebook, over 200 on Instagram, and over 24.3K on X.