Sherman Burdette Biography
Sherman Burdette is an American Emmy-award-winning TV Personality, Host, and Reporter working for Fox 59, serving as a host, reporter, and personality of ‘Where is Sherman,’ a morning TV segment. He has been working for the station since July 2009, after working Burdette serves the station as the Producer of “Where is Sherman” on FOX59 Morning News Indianapolis.
Sherman Burdette Age
Burdette is 66 years old as of 2026. He was born on April 1, 1960, in Indianapolis, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 1st of April every year.
Sherman Burdette Height
Burdette stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Sherman Burdette Family
Burdette grew up in Indianapolis with his grandparents. Even so, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Burdette has any siblings.
Sherman Burdette Husband
Burdette is openly gay and in a relationship with Bill Humphrey. On June 16, 2025, he posted a photo of them on his Instagram account and captioned, “Father’s Day lunch with Bill Humphrey, Father’s Day photos with the furry kiddos…” He is a proud father of Ava, the fluffy kitty cat, and 4 Goldendoodles, Frank, Lucy, Cooper, and Samantha.
Frank died on August 7, 2025, just shy of his 14th birthday. On August 8, 2025, he posted Frank on his Instagram account and wrote a tribute to him. Lucy died in June 2025, as evidenced by his Instagram post on June 14, 2025, captioned, “I’m thinking about our beloved Lucy who passed away unexpectedly 3 years ago today…”
Sherman Burdette Net Worth
Burdette has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a TV Personality, Host, and Reporter.
Sherman Burdette Salary
Burdette earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Sherman Burdette FOX59
Burdette is working at FOX 59 where he works alongside other famous FOX 59 anchors and reporters including;
- Colby Thelen
- Kayla Sullivan
- Dan Spehler
- Nick McGill
- Krista McEnany
- Darius Johnson
- Jill Glavan
- Ray Cortopassi
- Melissa Crash
- Courtney Crown
- Dave Griffiths
- Mike Sullivan
Sherman Burdette Education
Burdette joined Ball State University after completing his education at Broad Ripple High School. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications, Radio, & TV.
Sherman Burdette Career
Burdette is working for Fox 59, serving as a host, reporter, and personality of ‘Where is Sherman,’ a morning TV segment. In this role, he hosts, interviews guests, and entertains viewers every weekday morning from 7 to 10 a.m. He also broadcasts everything, including travel destinations, local events, the latest trends, and new restaurants! Behind the scenes, he works as the writer, producer, planner, and social media manager for those segments.
Burdette is a two-time Emmy Award-winning veteran who has worked in all aspects of the newsroom from producing and editing to the report desk in stations around the country. Also, he has worked in Mississippi, Kansas, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Burdette is a guy who puts those “As Seen on TV” products to the test to investigate how they really work on “Does it Work” Wednesday! He planned to audition, become an actor, and work as a flight attendant while stationed in NYC. He presented this plan to his grandfather, who, along with his grandmother, helped raise him, and he said that he was welcome to go do that, but that he would not support him financially.
Sherman Burdette Social Media Platforms
Burdette is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook and Instagram. He has over 9K followers on Instagram and 13K followers on Facebook.