Chris May Bio, Age, Height, KATV, Net Worth, Salary, Parents, and Wife

Chris May Bio, Wiki

Chris May is an American Anchor/ Reporter working for KATV serving the station as the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 news anchor and reporter. He has been working with this station since August 2016. 

Chris May Age

Chris was born on September 30, 1970, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is therefore 54 years old as of 2024 and celebrates his birthday every year on September 30th.

Chris May Height/Measurements

May stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 12 inches.

Chris May Career

In 1989, he joined Arizona State University where he attained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1993. May serves as the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 news anchor and reporter at KATV based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Prior to working at KATV, he worked at CBS3 (KYW-TV) based in Philadelphia where he served as the primary evening news anchor for CBS3 and the CW Philly in Philadelphia and anchoring and reporting stories for Eyewitness News at 5:00, 6:00, and 11:00 on CBS3, and for Eyewitness News at 10:00 on the CW Philly.

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Previously, from August 2006 to August 2007, he worked at WBZ-TV based in Boston, Massachusetts where he served as the evening news anchor. He had previously spent 7 years and 7 months working at WHDH-TV based in Boston, Massachusetts where he served as the early evening anchor and reporter as well as the weekend evening, weekday morning, and (primarily as) 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm anchor. He previously worked at KATV-TV where he served as the main evening anchor for Channel 7 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00. from December 1993 to December 1998.

Since he started his journalism career, he has covered tons of stories and events including the Whitewater investigation to the Razorbacks’ 1994 NCAA basketball championship. He also covered tomato festivals, and tornado outbreaks, and reported from seven national political conventions. Moreover, he has interviewed world leaders, American presidents, and politicians on every level. He has also won several awards and honors including seven regional Emmy Awards, national Edward R. Murrow Awards for News Excellence, as well as a regional Edward R. Murrow Award.

Chris May Net Worth

In May’s career as an Anchor and reporter, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.

Chris May Salary

He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.

Chris May Parents and Siblings

Born and raised in the United States, May manages to keep information regarding his parents and or whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.

Chris May Spouse

Chris is happily married to Lea and together are living in Little Rock, Arkansas. Chris met Lea after Lea’s mother (Jan Zimmerman) introduced them to each other when Chris was buying his first house and Jan Zimmerman was his real estate agent. Lea and Chris clicked and got engaged right before she graduated from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The couple is proud to be parents to their two children, a son named Owen and a daughter named Mary Evelyn.

Chris May KATV

May works at KATV where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;

  1. Barry Brandt
  2. Melinda Mayo
  3. Emma Allen
  4. James Bryant
  5. Cayla Christian
  6. Beth Hunt
  7. Ryan Houston
  8. Steve Powell
  9. Isley Gooden
  10. Kaelin Clay
  11. Lisa Hutson
  12. Ashley Luningham
  13. Steve Sullivan
  14. Jack Allen
  15. Ansley Watson

Chris May Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 5,014 followers, around 8K followers on his Facebook page, and about 9,517 followers on his Instagram account.

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