Eric Perry Biography
Eric Perry is an Emmy award winning journalist currently working as as reporter and anchor for FOX 5 News team. He anchors FOX 5 News at 6, 10, and 11 on weekends. Perry joined the station in August 2020.
Eric Perry Career
Perry was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from DeKalb School of the Arts, a performing arts high school and holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance from Hampton University and graduated in 2016 (Go Pirates!). Perry interned in various stations such as Scripps Howard Foundation Wire in Washington D.C. Metro area as a Semester In Washington Intern for two months. In addition, he interned at WMAR-TV in Baltimore, Maryland as an ABC2 news intern for three months and WTKR-TV in Norfolk, Virginia as a news intern for another three months.
During his years in school, Perry spent nearly three years at WHOV Scripps Howard News Watch in Hampton, Virginia as a news anchor, reporter and producer. He anchored the main newscast, pitched stories for the shows, investigated stories in the community and packages them for the weekly newscast. In addition, Perry researched, wrote and reported local news stories to the Tidewater / Hampton Roads area and managed talent and oversaw daily content. He began his television news career at WBBJ 7 News in Jackson, Tennessee as a television news reporter and weekend anchor for about two years.
Prior to joining FOX 5 Atlanta, he worked for two years at WWBT NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia as a weekend morning anchor and reporter. During his time in Richmond, Perry covered a number of big stories including deadly tornadoes. Furthermore, he also covered the Governor’s blackface controversy and the Virginia Beach mass shooting. Perry is a five times Emmy award winner.
He is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and loves getting involved in the community. Perry is the proud parent of his fur son ‘Harper’. He also co-hosts Fox 5’s Black History Special with @alexwhittler as they highlight the rich culture across Metro Atlanta.
Eric Perry Age
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on 15 April about 43 years ago according to an Instagram post.
Eric Perry Height
There is information about his height. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Eric Perry Education
He graduated from DeKalb School of the Arts and holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance from Hampton University and graduated in 2016 (Go Pirates!).
Eric Perry Family
Perry was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He said Father’s Day is always hard when your dad has died but this year he found the perfect gift to honor him when he won an Emmy for Best Live Reporter in 2023. Perry is grateful to his mom who is his support system.
Eric Perry Partner
There is no information about Perry being married or in a relationship. However, will update once the information is available.
Eric Perry Children
He’s the proud parent of his fur son ‘Harper’.
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