Craig Carton Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Radio Shows, Height, Kids, Salary

Craig Harris Carton, also known as Craig Carton is a well-known American radio and television personality who has built a strong name in sports broadcasting with his lively takes and engaging style on shows like Boomer and Carton.

Starting out in local radio after college, he rose to fame in New York City, co-hosting top-rated programs on WFAN that drew huge audiences and earned industry nods.

Profile

• Full Name: Craig Harris Carton
• Stage Name: Craig Carton
• Born: January 31, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Radio and Television Personality
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Carton
• Siblings: Jeffrey I. Carton (brother)
• Spouse: Kim Carton (separated)
• Children: Mickey, Sonny, Lucky, Anthony
• Relationship: Separated
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Craig Carton is a well-known American radio and television personality.

He came into the world on January 31, 1969, in New Rochelle, New York.

Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carton, in a standard family setup, he grew up with his brother Jeffrey I.

For schooling, he went to New Rochelle High School, where he handled play-by-play for local games and took classes under announcer Bob Wolff.

He then headed to Syracuse University, earning a degree in broadcast journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1991, and joined the Pi chapter of Psi Upsilon fraternity along the way.

His roots stay tied to American culture, and he follows Christianity.

Career

Craig Carton stepped into radio in 1991 at WGR in Buffalo, then moved to WWWE in Cleveland in 1992 and WIP in Philadelphia in 1993, where he earned the nickname “The Kid” as a weekend host and filled in on mornings.

By 1995, he landed at WTVT in Tampa as a sports anchor, then shifted to KGW in Portland from 1996 to 2002, hosting a top morning sports talk show on KFXX-AM.

In 2002, he co-hosted The Jersey Guys on WKXW in New Jersey, which got a Marconi Award nod as the best mid-market talk show.

After his 2017 arrest for fraud linked to a ticket scheme and gambling debts, leading to prison time until 2020, he bounced back with a podcast, Hello, My Name Is Craig, starting in December 2017 to discuss addiction.

In March 2018, he hosted Carton & Friends on FNTSY Sports Network, syndicated on Sports Byline USA by May.

WFAN brought him back in November 2020 for the afternoon Carton & Roberts with Evan Roberts, which hit top ratings right away.

He joined Fox Sports in August 2022 to host Breakfast Ball weekday mornings on FS1, and in October 2024, got inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

He also wrote a book on his career and stays active with weekly addiction-focused shows, marking over 30 years of pushing boundaries in sports media.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @cartonshow
• Facebook handle: Craig Carton
• Twitter handle: @CraigCarton
• YouTube Channel: The Craig Carton Show

Personal Life

Craig Carton, 56, is a well-known American radio and television personality.

He got married to Kim Carton in 1999, but they separated after his 2017 legal troubles, though details stay private.

He stands at 6 feet 1 inch.

The couple has four children: daughter Mickey and sons Sonny, Lucky, and Anthony, whom he often credits for keeping him grounded through tough times like his prison stint and gambling recovery.

Net Worth

Craig Carton, is a well-known American radio and television personality.

His net worth stands at about $4 million USD, due to heavy debts from gambling and a 2017 fraud conviction that led to $5.6 million in restitution and prison time.

He once earned around $1 million yearly from top shows like Boomer and Carton, plus endorsements, but losses wiped that out.