Bruce Johnson is an American TV newscaster and a reporter for WUSA 9 TV, who has been able to create own identification in the field of journalism.
Bruce has won 22 Emmys for his astonishing work from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science. Likewise, he also received highly regarded Ted Yates Award in 1984 which is given with concordant vote. In 2003, he was initiated into Society of Professional Journalist‘s Hall of Fame
On top of that, in 2018 Bruce was honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Science’s Board of Governors Award.
Career- WUSA
A reporter and an anchor, Bruce broadcast the 6 pm news and 7 pm news called “Off Script with Bruce Johnson” for WUSA9.
Bruce first began working at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio. Later, he joined WUSA9 in 1976. Since then he has covered numerous trending news.
While serving for the network, he covered the 1982 Washington Metro Train Derailment; that killed three people and injured twenty-five others. He also broadcasted 1977 Hanafi Siege; where twelve gunmen seized three buildings of Washington D.C., kidnapped 142 hostages, killed radio journalist, colleague, and a police officer.
Also in 1988, Bruce traveled Bangkok for “Why Won’t They Come Home?” featuring American Vietnam War Veterans, who chose not to return the US after the war and this helped him to win an Emmy Award.
Likewise, Bruce has traveled the world for special projects, documentaries for WUSA9. Furthermore, he has prepared documentaries from countries like Moscow, Paris, Stockholm, Budapest, Tokyo, Dakar, Bangkok, Haiti, Beijing, Shanghai, and Rome.
Note: The estimated salary of the anchor plus reporter ranges from $20,000 to $60,000 per annum.
Who Is Bruce Johnson’s Wife?
Bruce Johnson and his wife have three adult children; one son, one daughter and one stepdaughter. Also, they have three grandsons.
Bruce’s son, Brandon got married to Terri in May 2018.
Bio And Family Details
Bruce was born in 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He celebrates his birthday on 5 June.
Bruce is the first son of his parents; he has 7 other siblings in the family. Unfortunately, both his parents are no more alive. His late father was in the military. Bruce lost his mother of pancreatic cancer.
Some Interesting Facts About Bruce Johnson
- In 1992, Bruce had a life turning moment when he had a heart stroke while he was in an assignment for a WUSA9. After recovery, he became an avid runner and he completed 26.2 miles Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, DC.
- He also published a book named “Heart to Heart” on 24 September 2009 so that the readers can be motivated to live a healthy life. Still, a doctor shows his documentary to the heart patients in order to encourage them to push to live more as the day passes by. Bruce has also published the books called All or Nothing and The Victor Page Story.
- Bruce and his wife, whose identity is kept low key, celebrated their anniversary on 14 August 2013.
- Interestingly, Bruce’s mother Mary Louise Johnson gained her college degree at the age of 52.