David Jason Muir is a globally renowned American journalist and television news host at the New York City based ABC Television Network. The multiple-award winner, is the anchor and editor of ‘ABC World News Tonight with David Muir’ and co-anchor in the ABC News Magazine 20/20.
Muir is among the most watched journalists in not only America but across the world. Additionally, ‘ABC World News Tonight with David Muir’ has been America’s most watched news broadcast since 2015.
Nicknamed Anchor Monster for his distinguished achievements in journalism, Muir has won morefold awards. In 2023 and 2024, David received both Edward R. Murrow Award for Network Tv Newscast and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Live News Program. Furthermore in 2024, he won the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Age and Birthday
Born in November, 8 1973 in Syracuse, New York in USA, David is 51 years old as of 2025.
Height
The famed journalist is approximately 1.8 meters (5 feet 11 inches) tall.
David Muir Family
The prolific news presenter was born and raised in Catholic family. His parents are Ronald Muir (father) and Pat Mills (mother). David grew up alongside an older sister named Rebecca Muir and two younger step-siblings.
David Muir Education
As for his studies, David attended Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School graduating in May 1991. He subsequently enrolled at Ithaca College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism in May 1995.
During his time in college, Muir underwent two youth programs, one with the Fund for American Studies at Institute on Political Journalism at Georgetown University. The other abroad with Institute for the International Education of Students at University of Salamanca in Spain.
In 2015, Muir received an honorary doctorate by Ithaca College.
David Muir Career
In his childhood David and his family watched ABC News flagship every night. He attributes his inspiration pursue journalism to the program’s longtime presenter Peter Jennings. Moreover, Muir got even greater influence by one of his College professors.
WTVH television: 1995-2000
David started his career in 1995 at Syracuse-based WTVH-TV as news caster and reporter. During his time here, his exceptional talent as a news anchor, reporter and interview moderator earned him many honors.
WCVB television: 2000-2003
In 2000, Muir relocated to WCVB television in Boston taking the roles of news anchor and reporter. While at WCVB, his investigative reporting on the September 11 attacks’ hijackers won him the Edward R. Murrow Award among other decorations.
ABC News: 2003-present
Daniel moved to ABC News in 2003 working as a news presenter of World News Now, an overnight newscast. Additionally, he hosted the station’s early morning news show, World News This Morning.
In 2007, he became the World News Saturday newscaster and in 2012 took the role for both weekend news broadcasts. Thereafter the weekend evening newscast was named ‘World News with David Muir’. Since his taking over, the news broadcast has enjoyed significant growth in ratings. Muir was tasked with co-hosting 20/20 alongside Elizabeth Vargas in 2013.
In 2014, Muir took over from Diane Sawyer as the presenter and managing editor of ‘ABC World News‘. The following year, ‘World News Night with David Muir’ became America’s most-watched evening news broadcast.
Besides, David has interviewed multiple of presidential candidates and has been a moderator in numerous presidential debates.
David Muir Net Worth
The decorated journalist has an estimated net worth of around $25 million as of 2025.