Wayne Dawson Biography

Wayne Dawson is an accomplished American TV newscaster and Fox 8 co-host in the morning, a morning show broadcast on Fox affiliate WJW-TV channel 8, in Cleveland Ohio. He is now a pastor at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH.

10 Quick Facts About Wayne Dawson

• Name: Wayne Dawson
• Age: 66 years
• Birthday: July 9th
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.78 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Anchor
• Marital Status: To be updated
• Salary: $24,292 and $72,507
• Net worth: $1 million and $5 million

Wayne Dawson Age

Dawson is 66 years old as of 2021, he was born on April 24, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April 24,  every year and his birth sign is Taurus.

Dawson stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m). However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Wayne Dawson Weight

Dawson has a moderate weight. He has not shared his weight with the public yet. Dawson’s weight will be listed once we get it from a trustworthy source. Known for his captivating personality, Dawson has brown eyes and his hair color is black.

Wayne Dawson Education

Dawson is a highly educated and qualified person. He schooled at Shaw High School. He was enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College to study print media since his grades were not that good to take him to college.

After his first year at Cuyahoga, he transferred to Kent State University where he earned a degree in Broadcasting in December 1979. He was awarded the William Taylor Alumni award from the Journalism and Mass Communications School at Kent State University.

Wayne Dawson Family

Wayne Dawson Parents and Brother

Dawson is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He was born and brought up in a Black Descent family. His father did separate with his mother, Anne Dawson before his younger brother was born. Wayne’s young brother, William Dawson now works as a Judge for East Cleveland Municipal. Due to his father’s absence, Wayne was the father figure to his brother.

Wayne Dawson Wife

Dawson is a married man to his beautiful wife, Millie. The pair is blessed with a daughter named Danielle Dawson. The family currently resides in the suburb of Highland Heights, Ohio.

Wayne Dawson First Wife

Laverne Dawson is the first wife to Wayne. Together they have four children Tamara Dawson, Crystal Dawson, Tyshin Dawson, and Danielle Dawson.

Wayne Dawson Children

Dawson is a proud father of five children, Tamara, Crystal, Tyshin, and Danielle Dawson from his first wife Laverne Dawson, and a daughter named Danielle Dawson from his current wife, Millie.

Wayne Dawson Salary

Dawson receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a newscaster in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

Wayne Dawson Net Worth

Dawson has an estimated net worth of $5.5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a newscaster and pastor. Through his various sources of income, Wayne has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Wayne Dawson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dawson.

Wayne Dawson Wiki

• Full Names: Wayne Dawson.
• Popular As: Pastor at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church.
• Gender: Male.
• Occupation / Profession: Newscaster & Pastor.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: Black-African.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Wayne Dawson Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 66 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus.
• Date of Birth: April 24, 1955.
• Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio.
• Birthday: April 24.

Wayne Dawson Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m).
• Weight: Moderate.
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Black.
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.

Wayne Dawson Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Pending Update.
• Mother: Anne Dawson.
• Siblings (Brother): William Dawson.
• Marital Status: Married.
• First Wife: Laverne Dawson.
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Millie.
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
• Children: Five.

Wayne Dawson Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5.5 million dollars as of 2021.
• Salary: between $24,292 and $72,507.
• Source of Income: Journalism & Gospel Ministry.

Wayne Dawson Career

Wayne Dawson Fox 8 News

Dawson is famously known as the co-anchor of Fox 8 News in the Morning, Cleveland’s Number 1 morning show, seen weekdays from 430a to 10 am. He has been working at Fox 8 News for almost four decades.

But before Dawson joined the Fox 8 News in Cleveland, he had a job at WNIR Radio in Kent, Ohio, where he served as an anchor and reporter for two years. He started working for FOX 8 News in the late 80s.

Wayne Dawson Foundation

The Dawson Foundation is a family foundation that was founded in 2007. It’s an organization form by Wayne and his young brother William Dawson. Consequently, it’s centered on serving the “least among us”, providing college scholarships, coats, gloves, and hats for inner-city children, providing meals for the homeless, and offering workshops for high school students.

Wayne Dawson Pastor

From his background, Dawson was raised by Christian parents, but it was never his calling to be a pastor, or perhaps, he didn’t know one of these days in life he will be a pastor. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He is a pastor at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124.

Before being called to Pastor Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church, Rev. Dawson was licensed and ordained at his home church Bethany Baptist, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Stephen Rowan.

During his time at Bethany, Dawson served as an Associate Minister, Preacher, Teacher, and Ministry Leader, with an emphasis on the church’s marriage, prison, and youth ministries.

Wayne Dawson Awards

For his distinctive work, Dawson has won various awards including eleven Emmy Awards and the William Taylor Alumni award from the Journalism and Mass Communications School of Kent State University.

Beyond that, he is also a member of the Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Furthermore, he is an acclaimed member of the NAACP and the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Additionally, he has also been named one of the Jaycees “Outstanding Young Men of America.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wayne Dawson

Who is Dawson?

Dawson is an American TV newscaster and Fox 8 co-host in the morning, a morning show broadcast on Fox affiliate WJW-TV channel 8, in Cleveland Ohio. He is now a pastor at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH.

How old is Dawson?

Dawson is an American national born on April 24, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio.

How tall is Dawson?

Dawson stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m).

Is Dawson married?

Dawson is married to his lovely wife, Millie.

How much does Dawson make?

Dawson’s annual salary is estimated to be between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 or an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32. This is per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States.

Is Dawson on vacation?

Dawson was last on vacation on 24 June 2013  with his family, ever since then, he hasn’t been on any vacation lately. Generally, he has been concentrating on his job as a journalist.

Dawson fox 8 net worth

Dawson has a net worth of $5.5 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the journalism industry.

How old is Dawson’s daughter?

His daughter Danielle Dawson is 19 years old as of 2021.

Where does Dawson live?

Dawson is a resident of Highland Heights, Ohio, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Dawson dead or alive?

Dawson is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Dawson now?

Dawson is currently serving as a pastor at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124.

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