Kelly O’Donnell Biography

Kelly O’Donnell is an American Journalist who was born and brought up in Cleveland, Ohio. She is also a political reporter for NBC News as a White House and Capitol Hill correspondent. She appears on NBC Nightly News, Today, Meet The Press, and MSNBC. 

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Kelly O’Donnell Age

O’Donnell is 56 years old as of 2021, she was born on 17 May 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio. She celebrates her birthday on May 17 every year, and her birth sign is Taurus.

Kelly O’Donnell Height

Kelly stands at a height of 5 feet10 inches.

Kelly O’Donnell Weight Loss

O’Donnell has a weight of 78 Kg or 171lbs. She has shared information about her weight loss, however, we are keeping tabs, and we shall update this section as soon as information is available.

Kelly O’Donnell Education

O’Donnell attended Villa Angela, a Catholic school in Cleveland, Ohio. Moving to her further education, Kelly is a graduate of Northwestern University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, focusing on a combined course of study in journalism and public policy. She was the recipient of the Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2014 Alumnae Award.

Kelly O’Donnell Parents

Kelly was raised in Mentor, Ohio, She is the second child of Irish immigrant parents, Josh O’ Donnell and Kristen O’ Donnell. Her father Josh was a businessman who did a lot of traveling, and her mother was a dancer. She has an elder sister named Jenny, who also works as a journalist.

Kelly O’Donnell Sister

Kelly has always been rumored to have a sister. Norah O’Donnell a Washington DC native, television journalist, and anchor of the CBS Evening News and a correspondent for 60 Minutes has been mistaken to be Kelly’s sister because they share the name “O’Donnell” but they are not related.

Kelly O’Donnell Husband

Kelly is married to her husband J. David Ake, a professional photographer. The couple has been married for more than a decade, but has not had any children yet.

Kelly’s Husband David is the Associated Press Deputy Head of Burea in Washington, as well as a 2017 professional photographer. He also served as the Assistant Bureau Chief from August 9, 2006, to August 2017. Dave was also the Associated Press Deputy Director of Photography from 2003 to August 2006.

Kelly O’Donnell Salary

Kelly receives an annual salary of $200,000 as a political reporter for NBC News as a White House and Capitol Hill correspondent. She appears on NBC Nightly News, Today, Meet The Press, and MSNBC.

However, Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States, One receives an annual salary ranging between $24,292 and $72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32.

Kelly O’Donnell Net Worth

Kelly has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is her career as a Journalist. Through her various sources of income, Kelly has been able to accumulate good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Kelly O’Donnell Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Kelly.

Kelly O’Donnell Wiki

• Full Names: Kelly O’Donnell
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Journalism
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Kelly O’Donnell Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 56 years old as of 2021
• Date of Birth: 17 May 1965
• Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
• Birthday: May 17

Kelly O’Donnell Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet and 10 inches
• Weight: 78 Kg or 171 lbs
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Kelly O’Donnell Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Josh O’ Donnell
• Mother: Kristen O’ Donnell
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to J. David Ake

Kelly O’Donnell Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $2.5 Million
• Salary: $200,000 annually
• Source of Income: Journalism

Kelly O’Donnell NBC

After university graduation, Kelly began her career working as a reporter and anchor at WJW TV in Cleveland, Ohio, in the 1990s. At that time, she worked with former NBC reporter Martin Savidge when WJW was still a CBS station in Cleveland. She was a regular panelist on The Chris Matthews Show until it was canceled.

She served as a news anchor and substitute host on the Weekend Today program and the weekend edition of Nightly News. Kelly also served as a White House correspondent for NBC News during the second term of George W. Bush. At the end of 2007, O’Donnell was appointed as Capitol Hill Correspondent by NBC News. Since then, she is working for NBC.

Kelly was inducted into the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Ohio Radio/Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2004. She has received many honors, including Emmy Awards, a National Headliner Award, a New Hampshire Primary Award for Political Reporting, and Los Angeles Press Club awards.

Kelly O’Donnell NBC News

In late 2007 she was appointed as “Capitol Hill” correspondent by NBC News and has been working with NBC since then.

Kelly O’Donnell Illness

At the moment, there is no available information about Kelly being ill. However, we will update this as soon as we have clear details regarding her current health condition.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kelly O’Donnell

Who Is Kelly O’Donnell?

Kelly O’Donnell is a famous Journalist. She is also a political reporter for NBC News as a White House and Capitol Hill correspondent. She appears on NBC Nightly News, Today, Meet The Press, and MSNBC.

How Old Is Kelly O’Donnell NBC News?

Kelly is an American national born on 17 May 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio.

How Tall Is Kelly O’Donnell?

Kelly stands at a height of 1.77 m.

How Much Does Kelly O’Donnell Weight?

She weighs about 78 Kg or 171lbs.

Is O’Donnell Married?

Yea, Kelly is actually a married woman. The NBC correspondent is married to her husband J. David Ake who is also a professional photographer. Kelly and her husband David have been married for more than a decade, but have not had any children yet.

How Much Does O’Donnell Make?

Kelly receives an annual salary of $200,000 as a political reporter for NBC News as White House and Capitol Hill correspondent. She appears on NBC Nightly News, Today, Meet The Press, and MSNBC.

However, Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States, One receives an annual salary ranging between $24,292 and $72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32.

How Much Is O’Donnell Worth?

Kelly has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. Kelly is a political reporter for NBC News as a White House and Capitol Hill correspondent. She appears on NBC Nightly News, Today, Meet The Press, and MSNBC.

Is O’Donnell Related to Norah O’Donnell?

Kelly has always been rumored to have a sister. Norah O’Donnell a Washington DC native, television journalist, and anchor of the CBS Evening News and a correspondent for 60 Minutes has been mistaken to be Kelly’s sister because they share the name “ODonnell” but they are not related.

Where does O’Donnell live?

Kelly is a resident of Washington, D.C., USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is O’Donnell dead or alive? 

Kelly is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him/her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is O’Donnell Now? 

Kelly is pursuing her career in journalism.

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