Rick Williams Biography
Rick Williams is an American of African ancestry who works for WPVI-TV as an anchor on Action News at 11 p.m. since January 12th, 2022. Also, he serves as a co-anchor on Action News at 5 p.m. He joined the 6ABC News team in 1988 and has served the station for over 3 decades.
Rick Williams Age
Williams was born on February 7th, 1961. He is 61 years old as of 2022. He celebrates his birthday on the 7th of February every year.
Rick Williams Height
Williams stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Rick Williams Family
Williams has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. Even so, he seems to have a close relationship with his mom as he regularly posts her on his Instagram account. Also, he has a younger sister.
Rick Williams Wife
Williams exchanged vows with his wife, Jocelyn on September 22, 2000. Jocelyn celebrates her birthday on April 16th. Further, she serves OB-GYN at Cooper University Hospital and performs in MTC shows. As of 2022, they celebrated their 22nd anniversary together. Williams raises a son, Nick who was born in 2002, and a stepdaughter. He is 20 years old as of 2022. In December 2019, his stepdaughter exchanged got married.
Rick Williams Net Worth
Williams has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor.
Rick Williams Salary
Williams earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Rick Williams Education
Williams completed his high school education and went on to join Howard University in 1979. In 1983, he became the institute’s graduate with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Rick Williams Career
Williams serves WPVI as an anchor on Action News at 11 p.m. since January 12th, 2022. Also, he serves as a co-anchor on Action News at 5 p.m. He joined the 6ABC News team in 1988 and has served the station for over 3 decades.
Also, he serves as a reporter on Action News’ weekly “Crimefighters” series. Prior to this, he served as a co-anchor on Action News Mornings where he assisted in generating a domineering early morning program.
Before serving WPVI, he served in Raleigh, North Carolina at WRAL-TV. Further, he served in Huntington, West Virginia, and Washington D.C., where he also worked in radio. Moreover, he spent most of his time aiding to elevate the community and motivating young people in their academic efforts.
Additionally, he serves on the board of Philadelphia Futures which is a non-profit organization that tutors college-bound Philadelphia students. Also, he is a board member of the Moorestown Theater Company. On a side note, he partook on-stage in a few musical productions with his family and friends.
In his journalism career, he has broadcasted multiple big events and has interviewed several presidents, politicians, and celebrities. Even so, one of his favorite assignments is when he served as a host on the 6abc Thanksgiving Day Parade alongside Cecily Tynan, which he enjoys every year since 2009.
Rick Williams 6abc
Williams is working at 6abc where he works alongside other famous 6abc meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Jim Gardner
- Cecily Tynan
- Ducis Rodgers
- Sharrie Williams
- Adam Joseph
- Alicia Vitarelli
- Sarah Bloomquist
- Brian Taff
- Karen Rogers
- Gina Gannon
Rick Williams Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 25.3K followers on Instagram.