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Chris Hansen (Christopher Edward Hansen)

Last Updated: 22 Mar, 2023 | Views: 259

Age: 64

Profession: Journalist

Other Profession(s): Television Personality, Reporter, YouTube Personality

Famous For: Anchor for NBC News

Higher Education: Michigan State University (BA)

Net Worth: $1.5 million Approx.

Chris Hansen Birth Date, Sign, Religion, Nationality, Hometown

Date of Birth

13 Sep, 1959 (64 Years 07 Months 5 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Illinois

Birth District

Chicago

Birth Sign

Virgo

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

American

Chris Hansen Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography)
Chris Hansen is a journalist and television personality known for his work on "To Catch a Predator," a show that investigated and exposed potential child predators. He has also worked as a correspondent for NBC News, covering a variety of topics, including crime and politics. Hansen has authored several books.
Chris Hansen Education:
1981: Chris Hansen graduates from Michigan State University with a degree in telecommunications.
Chris Hansen Career:
1981-1983: Hansen works as a reporter and anchor for several local television stations in Michigan, including WILX-TV in Lansing and WFLA-TV in Tampa, Florida.
1983-1993: Hansen works as a reporter and anchor for NBC News, covering major events.
1993-2013: Hansen works as a correspondent for NBC's "Dateline" program, where he becomes known for his investigations into internet predators and sex crimes.
2013-2015: Hansen hosts "Hansen vs. Predator," a similar show to "To Catch a Predator," which aired on the now-defunct network Crime Watch Daily.
2016-2017: Hansen hosts "Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen," a syndicated crime show that covered various cases and investigations.
2019: Hansen hosts a new show called "Have a Seat with Chris Hansen," which premiered on the streaming service YouTube.
2020: Hansen announces a new show called "Predator at Large," which aired on the Investigation Discovery network.
Chris Hansen Awards:
Five Emmy Awards for investigative reporting (1993-1997)
The George Polk Award for Investigative Journalism for his coverage of the Columbine High School shooting (2000)
The Clarion Award for Best Network News Story for "The Hansen Files" (2008)
The Edward R. Murrow Award (2010)