Norah O’Donnell

About

Norah O’Donnell is a well-known American television journalist and anchor. She was born on January 23, 1974, in Washington, D.C., USA. Currently, she is the anchor of the CBS Evening News and a correspondent for 60 Minutes. O’Donnell's journalism career spans over several prominent networks including NBC and MSNBC where she served as White House correspondent and news anchor respectively. She is a multiple Emmy award-winning journalist known for her hard-hitting interviews and in-depth reporting. Norah is also prominent for co-hosting CBS This Morning. She is married to restaurateur Geoff Tracy with whom she has three children.

Associated With

Norah O'Donnell is a prominent figure in the broadcast industry, having established numerous professional associations throughout her career. She worked as a co-anchor with Charlie Rose and Gayle King on CBS This Morning until 2019. She also worked closely with her CBS News colleagues in different capacities such as a Correspondent, White House Correspondent, Chief White House Correspondent, and Substitute Anchor. As a journalist, she has interviewed various influential personalities from political figures to entertainment superstars. Additionally, she has collaborated with and made appearances in a number of media outlets including NBC and MSNBC. As far as is publicly known, her personal relationships have largely stayed out of the spotlight. She is married to restaurateur Geoff Tracy since 2001, and as such, her relationships seem limited to non-industry persons.

Career Highlights

• 1999: Started her journalism career with NBC News - Norah O’Donnell was known for being the chief Washington Correspondent for MSNBC.
• 2003: Joined as a contributor on MSNBC’s weekend morning talk show ‘Weekend Today’ and also as a correspondent for NBC’s daytime show 'Weekday Today.'
• 2005: Earned the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Breaking News Coverage given by the Society of Professional Journalists for her dedicated and incisive reporting on Hurricane Katrina for NBC News.
• 2007: Joined CBS News in Washington DC as the Chief White House Correspondent.
• 2008: Was awarded the prestigious Emmy award for her pivotal role in NBC News' election night coverage.
• 2011: Started co-hosting CBS's 'This Morning,' garnering wide acclaim for her in-depth reporting and interviews.
• 2012: Named as one of the Washingtonian’s 100 most powerful women.
• 2013: Received the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Excellence in Journalism - breaking news coverage of former FBI DirectorThe creative leader responsible for overseeing the artistic aspects of a film, television production... James Comey's testimony about President Trump from the Society of Professional Journalists once again, for her work on CBS.
• 2018: Earned a Gracie Award for Outstanding News Anchor, recognizing her work on 'CBS This Morning.'
• 2019: Appointed as the anchor and managing editorIn film or television, an editor assembles various shots into a coherent sequence to create the fina... of 'CBS Evening News,' becoming the third woman ever to solo anchor a network evening broadcast.
• 2020: Received 'The Edward R. Murrow' Award for her fearless and comprehensive COVID-19 coverage for CBS Evening News.

Notable Awards

• Norah O’Donnell is an accomplished journalist and has won several awards. These include:
• Sigma Delta Chi Award: She received this award for breaking news coverage for the CBS News Special Report: "Egypt – News of Change."
• Emmy Award: She has been a part of teams that have won multiple News and DocumentaryA non-fiction genre that documents reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or... Emmy AwardsAnnual awards recognizing excellence in the television industry, presented by the Academy of Televis.... Specifically, she received an Emmy for her coverage of the 2008 Presidential Election and her coverage of the 2013 government shutdown.
• Edward R. Murrow Award: O’Donnell has also been a part of CBS News teams that have won several RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards.
• The Gracie Award: O’Donnell won The Gracie award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in 2018, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Norah O’Donnell Movie/TV Show?

Norah O'Donnell is highly regarded for her contributions not in movies but in the sphere of journalism and television news broadcasting. One of her most popular roles has been her position as the anchor of the "CBS Evening News". She has been anchoring the program since July 15, 2019, contributing significantly towards the show's popularity and viewership. Prior to this, she was the Chief White House Correspondent for CBS News and the substitute host for CBS's "Sunday Morning", both of which also received substantial acclaim and contributed to her popularity. Therefore, in terms of TV Shows, O'Donnell is primarily known for her association with CBS News.

How Did Norah O’Donnell Get Famous?

Norah O'Donnell gained fame through her career in journalism, securing significant roles in major broadcasting networks. She started out as a staff writer for Roll Call, then spent 12 years at NBC News where she contributed to NBC's "Today" show and the "Nightly News." Her prominent turn came when she joined CBS News in 2011, initially serving as the White House correspondent and later the co-anchor of CBS's "This Morning." The pinnacle of her recognition was when she was named the anchor of the "CBS Evening News" in 2019, making her the third woman ever to solo anchor a network's evening newscast. Her insightful interviewing style and highly professional reporting skills have won her several prestigious awards, further solidifying her fame.