Christopher Cuomo
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Christopher (Chris) Cuomo (born August 9, 1970 in Queens, New York) was the news anchor for ABC's Good Morning America.
Christopher Cuomo joined ABC News in 1999. Since then, he has served as the Senior Law and Justice Correspondent, an anchor on the ABC Newsmagazine Primetime, and most recently, in 2006, he became the News Anchor for Good Morning America.
He has covered all major stories for ABC News since joining in 1999. First at the scene for GMA, anchoring coverage in breaking news situations
He has anchored numerous award-winning primetime hour documentaries on pressing social issues, such as teen drug use, prescription drug policy, juvenile justice, parenting, and gang violence.
He has traveled to war zones and international hot spots to cover crime and violence.
His efforts been awarded with over a dozen major journalism accolades, including 6 national emmys.
He distinguished GMA as source for investigative journalism with the "Gets Answers" series, which addresses health insurance and financial issues, and also with "Cuomo's AmeriCANS", highlighting those going the extra mile to help others through these difficult economic times.
It is reported that he will be replaced on Good Morning America by Correspondent JuJu Chang in December. ABC News is looking to have him anchor 20/20.
Chris began his journalism career as a political policy analyst for CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, and later as a reporter for Fox News Channel.
Cuomo is a licensed attorney. He attended The Albany Academy, received his Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University, and his undergraduate degree from Yale University. On August 13, 2009 Chris announced on "Good Morning America" that his wife, Cristina, is pregnant with their third child.
He is the son of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo and brother of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
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[edit] External links
- Christopher Cuomo at the Internet Movie Database
- Chris Cuomo on Twitter and other Social Networking sites
