Larry Potash Bio, Wiki
Larry Potash is an American Anchor/Reporter working for WGN News as an anchor for the WGN Morning News since the year 1995 after joining the station in August of 1994. He started reporting for the station just one year after its beginning.
Larry Potash Dates of Birth
Potash was born on the second of May 1967 in Boston, United States. He is 54 years old as of 2021.
Larry Potash Measurements
He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Larry Potash Education
He is a proud graduate of Emerson College which is located in Boston where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and Broadcast Journalism in the year 19889.
Larry Potash Work Experience
The Morning show celebrated its 25th Anniversary in the month of September 2019 where it has regularly come in first in terms of ratings. In his career, he does in-depth stories about science, religion, history among others. The year 1996 saw him travel all the way to Asia in order for him to do a multi-part series. This series was based on the culture of Hong Kong in addition to the transition of Chinese sovereignty. Every of his daily feature, “Larry’s World,” takes a look at the offbeat, fun, and at times lesser-known facts that are behind various pop culture phenomena and television news-making itself.
Later in the month of October 2018, WGN premiered a “Backstory with Larry Potash.” This is a new series that runs periodically as specials in the course of the year-round. Here, Potash explores the backstories behind some of the most intriguing tales in culture, religion, history, and science from Chicago and far beyond.
Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his achievements in broadcasting. Among them includes receiving 14 Emmy Wards which include Best Magazine Show for his history program, “Backstory” in the year 2020. In addition, the Illinois Broadcasters Association honored him with ten Silver Dome awards for Best Anchor in Chicago. Last but not least, “Backstory with Larry Potash” also received Silver Dome Awards for the best documentary show in 2019 and 2020.
He joins the WGN team from KOTV-TV which is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While there, he was working as a political reporter/weekend anchor.
Larry Potash’s Net Worth
In Potash’s career as an Anchor/Reporter, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Larry Potash Earnings/Income
He earns an annual salary ranging from $35,000 – $100,000.
Larry Potash Parents and Siblings
He grew up alongside a sister whom he shares no information about. However, he shares no more information in relation to his parents and or whether he has any more siblings. An update of this information will be out when available.
Larry Potash Spouse
He is married to his loving wife, Lisa Potash. He however shares no more information in relation to his wife and or where, when, and how they met or tied knots. An update of this information will be out when available.
Larry Potash Kids
The couple counts it a blessing to have two daughters, namely, Kaylin Potash, and Mallory Potash. He however shares no more information in relation to his children.
Larry Potash Twitter and Facebook
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 31.4K followers and around 67K followers on his Facebook page.