Last Updated on October 16, 2025 by Author
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Marvin Bartlett Biography
Marvin Bartlett is an American working in the field of journalism as a co-anchor for FOX 56 News at 10 p.m. since its launch on January 2, 1995. He joined the station in December 1994, after working for WLEX as an anchor and reporter for 7 years.
Marvin Bartlett Height
Bartlett stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Marvin Bartlett Age
Bartlett was born on October 18th, but keeps his year of birth away from the limelight; thus, his exact age is unknown. Bartlett annually celebrates his birthday on October 18th, as suggested by FOX 56’s Facebook post on October 18, 2024, captioned “It’s…Bartlett FOX 56 News’s birthday! Help us wish him a happy birthday! 🥳🎈”
Personal Life
Marvin Bartlett Relatives and Family
Bartlett was raised in Grafton, West Virginia, but 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.
Marvin Bartlett Spouse and Children
Bartlett tied the knot with Elizabeth. Together, they have a son named Copper and a daughter named Eliza. Cooper was born in 2006 and is 19 years old. Eliza was born in 2008 and is 17 years old. Elizabeth serves the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation.
Marvin Bartlett Education
Bartlett received his high school diploma before enrolling at Marshall University. In 1983, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. He later furthered his studies at Ohio University, where he obtained his Master’s degree in Journalism in 1985.
Professional Life
Marvin Bartlett Career
Bartlett has worked as a co-anchor for FOX 56 News at 10 p.m. since its launch on January 2, 1995. In addition to that role, he is the managing editor for FOX 56 News. Moreover, he produces and reports the weekly feature segment, “Spirit of the Bluegrass.”
During his career, Bartlett has received five regional Emmys for news writing and reporting, as well as over a dozen reporting awards from the Associated Press. After serving his hometown newspaper and radio station, he went to college, where he was involved with the public TV station.
Bartlett secured his first commercial TV job in Paintsville, Kentucky. In this capacity, he was the Eastern Kentucky Bureau Chief for WCHS-TV in Charleston, West Virginia. In late 1987, he relocated to Lexington, where he served the NBC affiliate. There, he started as a videographer and reporter and later worked his way up to weekend anchor and eventually morning anchor.
Besides his broadcasting work, Bartlett worked as an adjunct professor at Florida A&M University. He also taught at the University of Kentucky School of Journalism. In 2002, he wrote “The Joy Cart,” an inspiring book about a young cancer patient he met while working. An updated version of the book was published in 2019 under the name “The Boy Who Delivered Joy.” In 2025, he published his third book, “Spirit of the Bluegrass,” which features stories about some of the most intriguing people and places he has highlighted in his weekly series.
Marvin Bartlett Net Worth
Bartlett has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Marvin Bartlett Salary
Bartlett receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as a co-anchor, managing editor, producer, and reporter for FOX 56 Lexington.
Marvin Bartlett Social Media
Bartlett has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 2.7K on Facebook, a following of over 200 on Instagram, and a following of over 800 on X.
