Dana Tyler Biography and Wiki
Dana Tyler is a former news anchor and reporter at WCBS-TV in New York City, where she anchored the station’s 6 p.m. newscast. She also hosted Eye on New York, a weekly community affairs program, along with several annual local specials, including CBS 2 at the Tonys, CBS 2 at the Met, and the Tunnel to Towers Run.
Tyler joined WCBS on July 16, 1990, as a weekend anchor and reporter. After an impressive 34-year career with the station, she signed off for the final time on March 27, 2024.
Previously, she worked as an anchor and reporter at WCOL Radion and WBNS-TV in Columbus as an intern. Jessica also presented the 5 pm noon newscasts at WABC-TV in New York City.
Dana Tyler Education
Tyler attended the Thomas Worthington High School. Later, she graduated from the Boston Univerity with a major in Broadcast journalism. Dana also holds an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from St. John’s University. She even received the Alumni Award for Distinguished Service from Boston University.
Dana Tyler Age and Birthday
How old is Dana? Tyler is 66 years old as of 2025. She was born November 24, 1958, in Fort Lauderdale. Florida, United States. Her birthday is celebrated on 24th November every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Sagittarius. READ: Ali Bauman
Dana Tyler Nationality and Ethnicity
Dana Tyler Height and Measurements
Dana stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and also maintains a body weight of 121 lbs (55 kg). Details about her other body measurements are currently under review.
Dana Tyler Parents
Tyler was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale. Florida by her parents. She is the daughter of Waldo. H (father), a pharmacist in Columbus. Information about her mother and siblings is not yet available. Nevertheless, her great-great-grandfather was named James Seneca Tyler. James was the first black clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives. READ: Brandi Passante
Dana Tyler Married | Husband, Phil Collins
Is Dana married? Tyler is married to the love of her life, Phil Collins. The two met while Phil was getting divorced from his previous relationship. The couple likes to keep their personal information away from the public. Thus more details about Dana’s children will be shared once confirmed available.
Dana Tyler Net Worth
Tyler is an American journalist, anchor and correspondent who has an estimated net worth of $2 million. This amount has been approximated according to the number of properties under her name and her exact annual salary.
Dana Tyler Salary
Dana working as a CBS Correspondent anchor and reporter based in New York City earns an estimated annual salary ranging from $56,500 – $120,000.
Dana Tyler Weight Loss
Information regarding Dana’s weight loss program is currently not available despite there being speculations that she has lost weight before. However, more details about her weight loss program will be updated once confirmed available. READ: Bryce Maximus
Dana Tyler CBS News
Dana Tyler is a former news anchor and reporter at WCBS-TV in New York City, where she anchored the station’s 6 p.m. newscast. She also hosted Eye on New York, a weekly community affairs program, along with several annual local specials, including CBS 2 at the Tonys, CBS 2 at the Met, and the Tunnel to Towers Run.
Tyler joined WCBS on July 16, 1990, as a weekend anchor and reporter. After an impressive 34-year career with the station, she signed off for the final time on March 27, 2024.
She began her career as an intern at WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio before she moved to New York City in June 1990. She joined CBS as a weekend anchor before she was finally promoted to daily evening co-anchor. At WBNS-TV, Tyler worked alongside Dave Kaylor in the station’s first acquired satellite in 1987.
She then won an Emmy after launching a statewide show with Dave called Heart of Ohio. Dana was also part of the first African-American team in New York City to anchor a popular newscast. Additionally, Tyler also earned more experience as a weekend anchor and reporter for WABC-TV after leaving WCBS for a short while. She officially made her return to the station in April 2006. Dana celebrated 30 years on WCBS-TV in July 2020.
