Samuel James Champion is an American weather anchor who is best known for his combined 25-year career on the ABC flagship station WABC-TV and Good Morning America. He formerly co-anchored AMHQ: America’s Morning Headquarters and 23.5 Degrees With Sam Champion on The Weather Channel.
Who is Sam Champion?
Sam Champion was born in Paducah, Kentucky in the United States of America on August 13, 1961. He is 61 years old. His parents were Silvia and James H. Champion. James H. Champion served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a lieutenant colonel when he passed on in October 25, 2010. Sam has one sibling who goes by the name Sister Teresa. Sam had his high school education at Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia in 1979. After graduating from Fairfax, he studied at Eastern Kentucky University where he got his B.A. in Broadcasting News.
Champion is active in many charitable organizations in the New York City area. He was the Grand Marshal of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Fall Bike Tour, the chairman of the 25th annual March of Dimes NYC WalkAmerica, and master of ceremonies of “Stopping AIDS Together,” a part of Sunday by the Bay. He hosted the New York City Anti-Violence Project’s 2002 “Courage Awards,” along with movie critic Frank DeCaro. In his attempt to create an awareness about skin cancer during the Cancer Awareness Month in 2010, Sam had a basal cell carcinoma in his skin to be removed live on air. This was after he has had to battle that disease for so many years.
In 2012, Champion worked at WPSD-TV in Paducah, Kentucky, and WJKS (later WCWJ) in Jacksonville, Florida. He became a weather presenter for WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News in New York City in 1988. He went on Good Morning America at a salary in 2004 of $1.5 million per year. On April 7, 2008 he debuted as host of Sea Rescue, an educational and informational program in Litton’s Weekend Adventure that focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and in many instances release of animals back into wildlife.
Sam married his then boyfriend, Rubem Robierb and an occasion that saw close friends and family members are the invitees. Sam and Rubem had previously been dating since 2005. After 7 years, the two decided it was time to make things official. They both are strong advocates of LGBTQ+ and supporters of GLAAD (human rights advocate group) and proponents of same sex marriage.
How old is Sam Champion?
Sam Champion is 61 years old now.
What’s Sam Champion’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sam Champion has an estimated net worth of US$10 million. His current salary per year is US$1.5 million.
What’s Sam Champion’s height and weight?
Sam Champion stands at a staggering 6 feet (183) and weighs in about 200lbs.
What’s Sam Champion’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
Sam Champion is an American and white.
What’s Sam Champion’s profession?
Sam Champion is a renowned Weather Anchor and Television host.
Who is Sam Champion’s wife?
Sam Champion is married to professional photographer, sculptor and visual artist, Rubem Robierb. Sam’s sexual orientation is not straight and happens to be a gay, one who is a great advocate of the LGBTQ+.
Does Sam Champion have any children?
Sam and his wife, Rubem have a daughter called Gabriela.
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