Mark Austin (journalist) Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Wikipedia, Nationality

Mark Austin is a distinguished English journalist and television presenter, celebrated for his extensive work with ITV News, including co-anchoring ITV Evening News and News at Ten and currently presenting The News Hour on Sky News.

With a career spanning over four decades, he has covered global conflicts, natural disasters, and major sporting events, earning multiple prestigious awards for his reporting.

Profile

• Full Name: Mark William Austin
• Stage Name: Mark Austin
• Born: November 1, 1958
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Journalist, Television Presenter, Actor
• Height: 6’2” (188 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Austin
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Catherine Austin
• Children: Jack Austin, Madeleine Austin, Beatrice Austin
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth:$3 million USD 5 million

Early Life and Education

Mark Austin, a distinguished English journalist and television presenter, was born on November 1, 1958, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.

He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin. He attended Bournemouth School, a state grammar school in Bournemouth, Dorset, where he excelled academically.

He later studied at Highbury College in Portsmouth, Hampshire, where he gained practical skills that would shape his career. His ethnicity is British (White), and his religion is not publicly documented.

Career

Mark Austin began his journalism career in 1976 as a general reporter for the Bournemouth Daily Echo, where he honed his skills in local news.

In 1982, he joined the BBC as a newsroom writer, becoming a general news reporter and covering major stories.

In 1986, he joined ITN as a sports correspondent for ITV News, covering events such as the Olympics, Wimbledon, the British Open, and England’s Ashes tour of Australia.

His international reporting began in 1990, covering the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait as one of the first British journalists in the Gulf. From 1993, he served as ITV’s Asia Correspondent in Hong Kong, reporting on regional crises.

Promoted in 2002, Mark co-anchored ITV Evening News with Mary Nightingale and later News at Ten with Julie Etchingham, becoming a household name.

From 2008 to 2011, he presented ITV’s documentary series Real Crime. After 30 years with ITV, he left in 2016, as announced on X by @itvnews, and joined Sky News in 2017 as a U.S. correspondent.

Since 2018, he has presented The News Hour and Sky News at 6, covering events such as the 2022 Ukraine war.

He co-produced the Channel 4 documentary Wasting Away: The Truth About Anorexia (2017) with his daughter Madeleine, addressing her struggle with the disorder.

His acting credits include minor roles in Who Shot Simon Cowell? (2017) and appearances on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1998).

Awards and Nominations

• Royal Television Society Awards (1993): First Prize, Sports News, for reporting on the 1992 Summer Olympics drug scandal
• Film and Television Festival of New York (1996): Gold Medal for coverage of the Bosnian crisis
• International Emmy Award (2000): News category for reporting on the Mozambique floods
• BAFTA Awards (2010, 2011, 2014): News Coverage for Haiti earthquake (2010), Cumbria Murders (2011), and Woolwich attacks (2014)
• Royal Television Society Awards (2014, 2015): Presenter of the Year

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @markaustintv
• Facebook Handle: Mark Austin
• Twitter Handle: @markaustintv

Personal Life

Mark Austin, a distinguished English journalist and television presenter, is currently 66 and married to Catherine Austin, an A&E doctor.

They wed in 2002 and reside in Haslemere, Surrey, with their three children: Jack, Madeleine, and Beatrice.

A devoted Chelsea FC supporter, Mark often shares his passion for the club on Twitter. He enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, striking a balance between his demanding career and a grounded personal life.

His reporting from war zones, such as Ukraine in 2022, reflects his commitment to journalism despite personal risks.

Filmography

• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1998) – TV Show (Self)
• Who Shot Simon Cowell? (2017) – TV Movie (Actor)
• The News Hour with Mark Austin (2018) – TV Show (Presenter)
• Wasting Away: The Truth About Anorexia (2017) – Documentary (Co-Producer, Presenter)

Net Worth

Mark Austin, a distinguished English journalist and television presenter, has an estimated net worth of $3 million to USD 5 million.

His wealth is derived from his 40-year career with ITV and Sky News, with an estimated annual salary of $200,000 to $371,000.

Additional income comes from hosting reality shows like Survivor and Manhunt – Solving Britain’s Crimes, as well as documentary production and minor acting roles.