Brian Kenny Biography and Wikipedia
Brian Kenny is an American broadcast journalist currently serving as a studio host for MLB Network based in New York City. He also appears as a play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports, DAZN and the host of his own self-titled radio show on ESPN Radio. Previously, he was the main host of Baseball Tonight, The Hot List on ESPN News and The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame on ESPN Classic. He even appeared as a Sports Director at WTZA-TV during his early years as a sports reporter.
Brian Kenny Education
Kenny finished his elementary and high school education at his native state in New York City. From there, he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in broadcast journalism from St. John’s University in 1981. Brian even interned as a reporter for Ll News Tonight in New York before his college graduation.
Brian Kenny Age
How old is Brian? Kenny is 61 years old as of 2024. He was born on October 18, 1963, in New York City, New York, United States. His birthday is celebrated on 18th October every year. His zodiac birth sign is Libra. READ: Stephen Nelson
Brian Kenny Nationality and Ethnicity
Kenny holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and brought up in New York City, New York, United States. He is of white- American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Brian Kenny Height
How tall is Brian? He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. He also maintains an average weight of around 70 kilograms. However, information regarding his other body measurements is currently not yet available. Kenny’s hair color is dark brown and his eye color is blue.
Brian Kenny Family
Kenny was born and brought up in the southern suburbs of New York City by a working-class native American family of Irish descent. However, information regarding his mother and father is currently not yet available. This is because he is known for keeping personal Family information away from the public. Nevertheless, more details about Brian’s parents and family will be updated once it is confirmed available. READ: Roy Ramos
Brian Kenny Wife
Is Brian Married? Kenny is currently married to his wife Nicole Jacqueline Desy. The two love birds met for the first time more than twenty-five years ago. Later, they exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony that was only attended by close friends and family back in early 1989. Kenny and his wife, Jaquilne now share five children. The family resides in New York City, USA.
Brian Kenny Children | Kids
Brian and his wife are blessed with five grown children. However, the identity of his five children is still withheld from the public. Therefore, more details about Kenny’s kids will be updated once it is confirmed available.
Brian Kenny Salary
Kenny working as a Studio host and play-by-play announcer on MLB and ESPN Network based in New York City earns an annual salary ranging from $98,000 to $100,000
Brian Kenny Boxing | Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather is a famous American professional boxing promoter and former professional boxer who is widely recognized for competing from 1996 to 2005. He also made a one-night comeback in 2017. Kenny and Floyd had a heated debate on air during an ESPN News sports talk show segment where they were discussing various topics about Boxing and other major sports events. Floyd and Brian’s head-to-head debate video is available on YouTube. READ: Chikage Windler
Brian Kenny Net Worth
Brian is a renowned broadcast Journalist and studio host with an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Brian Kenny ESPN | DAZN
Kenny currently serves as a studio host and play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports and DAZN News. He is also the main host of a popular weekly program on MLB Known as MLB Now. Previously, he was the main host of ESPN News for close to ten years before announcing his official departure. Brian also began his career in broadcast journalism for the first time by appearing on Sports Center at 6 pm and was the main host of Fight Night on ESPN 2 News.
He then went on to host a popular Basketball Tonight show and the Hot List on ESPN News. In 2005, he was hired as the permanent host of Ringside for two years before it was officially canceled on ESPN News. Kenny then served as a Sports Director at WTZA-TV for close to five years. He then joined the MLB Network back in August 2011 after finishing his contract with ESPN. He made his first debut appearing on the Network’s flagship news show known as MLB Tonight the same year.
At MLB, he is known for covering various pre-game shows of the NHL, Superbowl and other major sports events. In 2017, he became the Master of Ceremonies for the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction while still maintaining his work on MLB. Additionally, he hosted The Brian Kenny show on NBC Sports before moving it to ESPN Radio in early 2009. He also held a National Sports Emmy award for Baseball Tonight in 2003 and was the 2004 Sports Illustrator Media Willy of the Year.
Brian Kenny Books
- Ahead of the Curve: Inside the Baseball Revolution (2016)
- Marketing in Small Businesses Brian Kenny (1989)
- Cases in Business Policy Brian Kenny (1987)
- Student Manual for Strategic Management Brian Kenny (1996)