Chris Nakamoto Bio, Wiki
Chris Nakamoto is an Award Winning American anchor/reporter working for WBRZ News 2 in Baton Rouge, LA. serving as 5 pm anchor and Chief Investigator for the Investigative Unit. He has been working with this station since June 2007.
Chris Nakamoto Age
Born and raised in New Orleans, LA., the United States, Chris keeps the information about his dates of birth, age, birthday, and zodiac sign away from the limelight. Nevertheless, judging from his appearance, he might be around his late 30’s.
Chris Nakamoto Height
Nakamoto stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1. 75m) and weighs around 71 kg.
Chris Nakamoto Education
For his education, Chris enrolled at Louisiana State University where he graduated with full honors.
Chris Nakamoto Career
Nakamoto works for WBRZ News 2 in Baton Rouge, LA. serving as an Anchor/Chief Investigative Reporter. His reporting can be credited for changing lives and changing laws. Chris came to the WBRZ family in June 2007. He was born and raised in New Orleans, where he enrolled and graduated from Loyola University with full honors. Chris obtained his first taste of the news business serving for WGNO-TV years before Hurricane Katrina. During Katrina, his station vacated to Baton Rouge flashing his passion for the Capital City.
Over the course of his 15-year occupation at WBRZ, Chris’ reporting has been marked with the Alfred I duPont Columbia Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow award, multiple Emmy awards, and numerous Associated Press awards.
Recently, he revealed coverups at Louisiana State Police linked to the death of an unarmed Black man. Top executives stepped down from their positions, and the United States Department of Justice positioned the agency under investigation. His stories have also led to the remembrance of a local Mayor and forced state lawmakers to tighten up laws to eradicate a loophole allowing elected officials to run again after a recall.
Chris’ coverage let hundreds of state workers get raises and is accountable for numerous indictments and convictions. Jurors at Columbia University acknowledged his reporting with the prestigious Alfred I duPont Columbia Award — a pinnacle in broadcast journalism honors in 2023 for his reporting on this story.
When free, you’ll catch Chris volunteering at diverse community occasions and speaking to children at local schools about the significance of getting an education and the news business. He also likes working out, traveling, and sampling new restaurants. What he loves most is paying time with his family, and two Pomeranian dogs Rocco and Reggie.
Chris Nakamoto’s Net Worth
In Chris’ career as an anchor/reporter, he was able to amass a net worth between $1 Million-$ 3 million.
Chris Nakamoto Salary
Nakamoto acquires annual earnings that range between $ 78, 145, and $ 175, 895.
Chris Nakamoto’s Parents and Siblings
He was born and raised by his devoted parents in New Orleans, LA., the United States. Growing up, Chris’ parents gave him the best nourishment and upbringing possible. Besides this, Chief Investigative Reporter has not told much information about his father, mother, or siblings if he has any.
Chris Nakamoto Wife
Nakamoto is married to Jamie. The duo has been together for less than a decade. What Chris loves most is paying time with his family, and two Pomeranian dogs Rocco and Reggie.
Chris Nakamoto Kids
He and his wife, Jamie are proud parents of two children namely Owen and Lila Kate.
Chris Nakamoto Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Nakamoto is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts often. On his Twitter account, he has about 7,108 Followers around 14K followers on his Facebook page, and 1,628 followers on his Instagram account.
Chris Nakamoto WBRZ News 2
Nakamoto works at WBRZ News 2 where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jacelyn Wheat
- Marisa Nuzzo
- Dr. Josh Eachus
- Keller Watts
- Corey Rholdon
- Matt Trent
- Lauren Hawkins
- Katie Easter
- Falon Brown
- Brandi B. Harris
- Bess Casserleigh
- Sylvia Weatherspoon
- Michael Shingleton
- Brittany Weiss
- John Patorek
- Taylor Rubach