Ron Claiborne
Ron Claiborne | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ronald Eldridge Claiborne August 20, 1953 San Francisco, California U.S. |
| Education | B.A., M.J. |
| Alma mater | Yale University Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist News Anchor |
| Years active | 1986–2018 |
| Notable credit(s) | ABC News (1986–2018) Good Morning America (2004–2018) |
Ronald Eldridge Claiborne (born August 20, 1953) is a retired American journalist and correspondent for ABC News. He was the "more news reporter" for the weekend edition of Good Morning America, anchored by Dan Harris and Paula Faris.
Early life
Ronald Eldridge Claiborne was born in San Francisco, California on August 20, 1953.[1] He attended and graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in psychology and a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Claiborne's journalism career began when he first worked at an independent newspaper based in Richmond, California.
Career
Claiborne worked as general assignment correspondent for independent WNYW-TV in New York City. Claiborne was also a reporter for the New York Daily News (1980–1982). He covered areas such as metropolitan news, city politics and city hall and state government. During the late 1970s, Claiborne served as reporter and editor for the United Press International wire service.
Awards
Claiborne was awarded an Emmy in 2000, for his coverage of the seizure of Elian Gonzales in Miami.[2]
References
- ↑ "Ronald Eldridge Claiborne, Born 08/20/1953 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
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