Fred Cunningham Biography
Fred Cunningham is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WSPA-TV as the weekday morning and noon anchor. He has been working for the station since February 2002 after working in South Carolina in 1984, where he worked as a sports reporter for WOLO-TV in Columbia until April 1987.
Fred Cunningham Age
Cunningham likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s judging from his appearance.
Fred Cunningham Height
Cunningham stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Fred Cunningham Family
Cunningham has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Cunningham has any siblings.
Fred Cunningham Wife
Cunningham is happily married to his lovely wife Kellie. Together they are blessed with a wonderful daughter namely Genna. They call the Upstate home, reveling in its proximity to both the mountains and the beach.
Fred Cunningham’s Net Worth
Cunningham has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter.
Fred Cunningham Salary
Cunningham earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Fred Cunningham Career
Cunningham is a familiar face as the weekday morning and noon anchor on 7NEWS, joining the morning news team in February 2002. With a diverse range of stories, Fred has tackled everything from the occasional volatile weather to consumer reports and entertaining feature stories, often showcasing his unique sense of humor.
Before taking on his anchor role, Fred spent a remarkable 15 years as the weekend sports anchor for 7NEWS. During this time, he provided comprehensive coverage of Clemson University and University of South Carolina athletics, NASCAR racing, prestigious golf tournaments like the Masters and Heritage, the Carolina Panthers, and three Super Bowls, and witnessed the ascent of the Atlanta Braves into one of baseball’s powerhouse franchises.
Fred’s prowess in sports reporting has been recognized with two wins of the Associated Press Best Sportscast award in South Carolina. Beyond his new responsibilities, he has also lent his talents to hosting the Miss South Carolina Pageant and serving as the play-by-play announcer for Clemson University football TV replays across the southeast and high school football in the Upstate.
In an unexpected twist, Fred even made an appearance in the movie “Talladega Nights,” where he played the role of a sports reporter opposite actor Will Ferrell. Though his screen time ended up being brief, Fred sees it as a fun experience, drawing parallels to Kevin Costner’s resilience after being edited out of “The Big Chill.”
Originally hailing from Indiana University, Fred moved to South Carolina in 1984, where he worked as a sports reporter for WOLO-TV in Columbia until April 1987. He then returned to Indiana to cover news, sports, and host talk shows for WIFE-AM and WBWB-FM from 1980 to 1982.
In his leisure time, Fred indulges in his passions for golf and running while enduring the highs and lows of being a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs and Indiana Pacers. Fred, along with his wife Kellie and their daughter Genna, call the Upstate home, reveling in its proximity to both the mountains and the beach.
Fred Cunningham WSPA-TV
Cunningham is working at WSPA-TV alongside other famous WSPA-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Amy Wood
- Olivia Parsons
- Christy Henderson
- Diane Lee
- Ayla Ferrone
- Kelci O’Donnell
- Megan Heidlberg
- Taylor Farmer
- Gordon Dill
- Elise Devlin
Fred Cunningham Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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