Sam Champion Biography
Sam Champion is an American multiple Emmy award-winning weather anchor working for WABC-TV as a weekday weather anchor at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 11 pm. He first joined the WABC-TV team in 1988 as the weekend and 5:00 p.m. weather anchor.
Prior to joining the WABC-TV team, Sam worked for WPSD-TV in Paducah, Kentucky where he served as a weekend anchor and news reporter. Sam started his career at WKYT-TV in Lexington, Kentucky where he was an intern. In addition, Champion attended Eastern Kentucky University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast news. Sam joined the Good Morning America team as a weather anchor in 2006.
Furthermore, while Champion works as a weather editor, he has built the ABC’s News Weather, Environment Unit, and Climate. He oversaw all climate, weather, and content on all of ABC’s platforms. He also worked for the Weather Channel in 2012, while serving as the managing editor. While working for the Weather Channel, Sam created and served as the host of AMHQ, which is a 4-hour morning show. The show was also a 23.5, a climate and science interview program during prime time. In addition, for Champion’s “Sandy Coverage,” he was awarded a Peabody Award, and he won 4 Emmy awards. In 2019, Champion rejoined the WABC weather team as a weather anchor on Eyewitness News This Morning.
Sam Champion Salary
Champion earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Sam Champion Net Worth
Champion has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a weather anchor.
Sam Champion Age / How old is Sam Champion?
Champion was born on August 13, 1961, in Paducah, Kentucky, United States. He is 63 years old as of 2024, and he celebrates his birthday on the 13th of August every year.
Sam Champion Height and Weight
Champion stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 195 lbs.
Sam Champion Family
Champion’s mother is Sylvia Champion and his parents brought him up alongside his older sister, Teresa Champion. His sister, Teresa aced in law school and she is married to John Quigley, who is a naval aviator. Sam is the uncle to Sydney and James Quigley who are Teresa’s children.
Sam Champion Father
Champion’s father was known as James H. Champion, who was a retired U.S. Marine Corps. His father James passed on October 25, 2010, in Houston Texas at the age of 74. James was born on December 26, 1934, in Paducah, Kentucky, and attended St. Mary’s High School. In addition, Sam’s father James, was enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1953, and he was deployed to Japan and Hawaii. In 1968 and 1969, he was deployed to the Republic of Vietnam where he took part in combat operations as a rifle company commander at Khe Sanh.
Furthermore, James’ combat decorations included; the Bronze Star (two awards), the Presidential Unit Citation (two awards), and the Combat Action Ribbon. In 1981 Mr Champion retired from active duty and after his retirement, he settled with his wife, in Smithland, Ky. Not long after, they relocated to Aransas Pass, Rockport and Houston, Texas
Sam Champion Husband
Champion is openly gay and he is married to Rubem Robierb who is a Miami, Florida-based visual artist, sculptor, and photographer. Rubem and Sam got married on December 21, 2012, at their New York City apartment, and they had a bigger ceremony at Rubem’s home in Miami.
How many kids does Sam Champion have?
Champion and his husband Rubem do not have any children as they have not adopted any or opted for surrogacy. However, an update of this information will be made when available.
Sam Champion first Wife
According to the information available, Champion has never been previously married to a woman. He is only married to Rubem Robierb whom he wedded on December 21, 2012. However, if any information comes up about Sam having a wife, an update of this information will be made.
Why did Sam Champion leave The Weather Channel?
Champion worked for The Weather Channel as a co-anchor of 23.5 Degrees With Sam Champion. While working for The Weather Channel, Sam also served as the managing editor from January 1, 2014. In addition, he also served as the morning show host of America’s Morning Headquarters, for a year. However, in December 2016, his contract with The Weather Channel was not renewed under mutual agreement thus he left the station on December 27, 2016, and joined ABC News.
Did Sam Champion Leave ABC
Champion has not disclosed any information regarding his departure from the ABC station as of 2023. However, an update of this information will be made when available.
Sam Champion Social Media Platform
Champion is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 516.1k followers on Twitter 180k followers on Instagram, and 276k followers on Facebook.