$18 Million
What is Tony Kornheiser’s Net Worth and Salary?
Tony Kornheiser is a television sports talk show host and former sports columnist. Tony Kornheiser has a net worth of $18 million. He is best known for his writing in the Washington Post from 1979 to 2001; his cohosting of ESPN’s sports debate show “Pardon the Interruption”; and his hosting of the radio and podcast “The Tony Kornheiser Show.” Additionally, he has appeared in the movies “Mr. 3000” and “Creed.”
Back in 2015, Tony’s annual ESPN salary was $5 million. By 2019 his salary had risen to $6 million which made him one of the highest-paid personalities in ESPN history.
Biography
Anthony Irwin Kornheiser, born on July 13, 1948, is an established American television sports talk show host, former sportswriter, and columnist. His career spans multiple forms of media, including his tenure as a writer for The Washington Post from 1979 to 2008. Kornheiser is widely recognized as the co-host of ESPN’s sports debate show “Pardon the Interruption,” which has been on air since 2001 and earned an Emmy Award. Additionally, he hosts “The Tony Kornheiser Show,” a popular radio show and podcast. His prowess in sports media led John Walsh, a longtime ESPN executive, to laud him as “the most multitalented person ever” in the sports media industry.
Early Life and Education
Kornheiser’s roots trace back to New York City, where he was born and subsequently raised in Lynbrook. An only child to Estelle and Ira Kornheiser, he spent summers at Camp Keeyumah where he crossed paths with Larry Brown, the future NCAA and NBA coach. He demonstrated a passion for sports journalism early on as the sports editor of his high school newspaper at George W. Hewlett High School, graduating in 1965.
Pursuing higher education, Kornheiser attended Harpur College (now known as Binghamton University), majoring in English literature. It was here that his journalism career began to take shape with the Colonial News, and he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1970. Kornheiser often speaks fondly of his college experiences and briefly worked with children with disabilities after graduation.
Personal Life and Views
Currently residing in Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C., and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Kornheiser lives with his wife, Karril. They have two children, Michael and Elizabeth. Raised in the Jewish faith, Kornheiser’s political journey has included time as a member of the Young Democrats in high school and a period when he was a registered Republican, a decision he later referred to as a “mistake.” His political views have evolved, and he has mentioned casting his votes for Barack Obama in the 2008 and 2012 elections, aligning himself with liberal views, particularly on social issues.
Personal Challenges
Kornheiser, who has a notable fear of flying, prefers early bedtimes and boasts an impressive knowledge of U.S. states and capitals, which he can recite in alphabetical order. In 2006, he shared with the public his battle with skin cancer and the treatment he underwent.
Kornheiser’s life beyond the media spotlight reflects a man of varied interests and convictions, balancing his professional acclaim with a grounded and introspective personal life.
