Maurice DuBois Biography and Wiki
Maurice DuBois is a well-known American television news anchor, recognized for his impressive work with CBS News and WCBS-TV in New York City. Recently, he co-anchored the CBS Evening News alongside John Dickerson. He left in December 2025.
On August 1, 2024, CBS made the announcement that DuBois and Dickerson would be taking over the CBS Evening News, stepping in for Norah O’Donnell. DuBois officially left WCBS-TV in January 2025 to concentrate on the national broadcast. He later wrapped up his time on the CBS Evening News in December 2025, marking the end of his tenure on the flagship program.
DuBois kicked off his journalism career back in 1987 as a desk assistant at KING-TV in Seattle. He then moved on to work as an anchor and reporter at WFLD-TV in Chicago and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, before spending seven years at WNBC-TV in New York, which is NBC’s East Coast flagship. While at WNBC, he co-anchored Today in New York, hosted the community-focused show Four Stories, and led Mind Over Media for Court TV. He also filled in as a news reader on NBC’s Today and its weekend editions.
In September 2004, DuBois joined WCBS-TV, the CBS flagship station in New York, where he anchored CBS 2 News at 6 with Dana Tyler. Over the years, he became a key figure at the station, co-anchoring CBS 2 News This Morning, CBS 2 News at Noon, CBS 2 News at 5, and CBS 2 News at 11, forming long-lasting partnerships with Cindy Hsu, Mary Calvi, and Kristine Johnson. He also occasionally stepped in for the weekend editions of the CBS Evening News.
Beyond local anchoring, DuBois has covered significant national and international stories, including U.S. political conventions, the AIDS crisis in South Africa, the passing of Pope John Paul II, the installation of Pope Benedict XVI, and a double execution, which he described as an “intense” experience.
Outside of traditional news, DuBois has become a pop-culture favorite, often getting shout-outs and making cameo appearances on Desus & Mero, where the hosts have openly acknowledged him as a fan favorite.
Maurice DuBois Education
DuBois attended Port Jefferson High School and graduated from Northwest University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He also has four Honorary PhDs and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Maurice DuBois Age and Birthday
How old is Maurice? Maurice is 60 years old as of 2026. He was born on August 20, 1965, in Long Island, New York, United States of America. His birthday is always celebrated on 20th August of every year. READ: Tony Tantillo
Maurice DuBois Nationality and Ethnicity
DuBois holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He is of Dominica-American ethnicity/heritage.
Maurice DuBois Height and Measurements
Maurice stands at an average height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m). Information regarding his other body measurements is currently not available.
Maurice DuBois Family | Parents
DuBois was born and raised in Long Island, New York to immigrant parents. He is the son of (father) Maurice DuBois Sr. and (mother) Ramona DuBois.
Maurice DuBois Wife
Is Maurice married? DuBois is currently married to his wife Andrea DuBois. The couple got married on August 13, 2001, through a wedding ceremony attended by close friends and family members. READ: Pete Davidson
Maurice DuBois Sons
DuBois and his wife Andrea are proud parents to two sons by the name of Brandon DuBois and James DuBois.
Maurice DuBois Illness
In 2016, Maurice was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, also recognized as facial palsy, which causes sudden weakness in facial muscles. The diagnosis made him stay away for quite a month. He returned on-air in February 2016.
Maurice DuBois Salary
DuBois currently serving as a news anchor of 5 pm and 11 pm at CBS 2 in New York earns an estimated annual salary ranging from $50,000 – $120,000.
Maurice DuBois Net Worth
He is an American Emmy award-winning journalist, anchor and reporter with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Maurice DuBois House
Maurice and his family currently reside in Manhattan where they are believed to own a huge mansion house. However, in September 2014, he listed his five-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion, at 44 Box Tree Rd. in Quogue, for $2.6 million.
Maurice DuBois CBS | Left CBS
DuBois is a well-known American television news anchor, recognized for his impressive work with CBS News and WCBS-TV in New York City. Recently, he co-anchored the CBS Evening News alongside John Dickerson. He left in December 2025.
On August 1, 2024, CBS made the announcement that DuBois and Dickerson would be taking over the CBS Evening News, stepping in for Norah O’Donnell. DuBois officially left WCBS-TV in January 2025 to concentrate on the national broadcast. He later wrapped up his time on the CBS Evening News in December 2025, marking the end of his tenure on the flagship program.
DuBois kicked off his journalism career back in 1987 as a desk assistant at KING-TV in Seattle. He then moved on to work as an anchor and reporter at WFLD-TV in Chicago and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, before spending seven years at WNBC-TV in New York, which is NBC’s East Coast flagship. While at WNBC, he co-anchored Today in New York, hosted the community-focused show Four Stories, and led Mind Over Media for Court TV. He also filled in as a news reader on NBC’s Today and its weekend editions.
In September 2004, DuBois joined WCBS-TV, the CBS flagship station in New York, where he anchored CBS 2 News at 6 with Dana Tyler. Over the years, he became a key figure at the station, co-anchoring CBS 2 News This Morning, CBS 2 News at Noon, CBS 2 News at 5, and CBS 2 News at 11, forming long-lasting partnerships with Cindy Hsu, Mary Calvi, and Kristine Johnson. He also occasionally stepped in for the weekend editions of the CBS Evening News.
Beyond local anchoring, DuBois has covered significant national and international stories, including U.S. political conventions, the AIDS crisis in South Africa, the passing of Pope John Paul II, the installation of Pope Benedict XVI, and a double execution, which he described as an “intense” experience.
Outside of traditional news, DuBois has become a pop-culture favorite, often getting shout-outs and making cameo appearances on Desus & Mero, where the hosts have openly acknowledged him as a fan favorite. READ: Yvette Prieto
