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Chris Plante Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Chris Plante Biography

Chris Plante is one of the most popular and richest Radio Host who was born on December 12, 1959 in United States.

Plante received the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTNDA) for his reporting from the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

In 2005, Plante moved to weeknights, and in 2008 he moved to the midday time slot. In 2009, Plante’s show was briefly replaced by The Joe Scarborough Show, but demand from fans saw his return to the 9 AM – Noon time slot in October 2009.

NameChris Plante
First NameHugo
Last NameFirmino
OccupationRadio Host
BirthdayDecember 12
Birth Year1959
Place of Birth
Home Town
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
ParentsJules Orteig, Barbara Barnes Orteig Plante
SiblingsMicheal Plante, Dan Plante
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 2016, Cumulus Media announced Plante would be nationally syndicated by Westwood One, replacing Herman Cain’s program, which reverted to a local program. The Herman Cain Show will still air in the Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tulsa, and Dayton markets. Westwood One and Plante’s home station, WMAL, are both owned by Cumulus Media.

Chris Plante Net Worth

Chris Plante is one of the richest Radio Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Plante's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Chris Plante (born December 12, 1959) is a syndicated radio talk show host, based at WMAL Radio in Washington D.C., and heard on the Westwood One Network. He is also a frequent guest on both Fox News and Fox Business.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRadio Host
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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In 2015, Plante won a Reed Irvine Award for Excellence in Journalism

Who is Chris Plante Dating?

According to our records, Chris Plante is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Plante’s is not dating anyone.

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Top Facts about Chris Plante

  1. Chris Plante is an American radio personality born in 1959.
  2. He hosts “The Chris Plante Show” on WMAL in Washington, D.C.
  3. The show airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
  4. Plante has been a radio host for over 30 years.
  5. He previously worked for CNN and the Washington Times.
  6. Plante is known for his conservative political views.
  7. His show covers politics, current events, and culture.
  8. Plante has won multiple awards for his broadcasting work.
  9. He has authored two books: “Rush to Glory” and “The Police: Brotherhood of Law Enforcement.”
  10. Plante is married with three children and lives in Maryland.

Facts & Trivia

Hugo Ranked on the list of most popular Radio Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Plante celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

Who is Chris Plante's father?

Jules Orteig

How old is Chris Plante?

62 years (December 12, 1959)

What nationality is Chris Plante?

American

Is Chris Plante related to Bill Plante?

Chris Plante (born December 12, 1959) is a syndicated radio talk show host, based at WMAL Radio in Washington D.C., and heard on the Westwood One Network. He is also a frequent guest on both Fox News and Fox Business. Chris Plante is the stepson of one-time CBS News White House correspondent Bill Plante.

Where did Chris Plante grow up?

Chris Plante: We moved around a lot truthfully. I spent most of my years, my formative years … I’m still in my formative years, in Chicago growing up, Glenview and Winnetka on the north shore of Chicago.

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