Tavis Smiley is an American talk show presenter, journalist, and political analyst who was born on September 13, 1964, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Tavis Smiley Biography And Net Worth
| Full Name | Tavis Smiley |
| Birth Date | September 13, 1964 |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Birthplace | Gulfport, Mississippi, United States |
| Profession | Author, Film producer, Actor, Television presenter |
| Husband | Emory Garnell Smiley |
| Net Worth | $ 4 million |
What is the personality of Tavis Smiley?
Smiley grew up near Kokomo, Indiana, and attended Indiana University at Bloomington before moving to Los Angeles to work for Mayor Tom Bradley. (He obtained his bachelor’s degree in 2003.)
Smiley became well-known as a political analyst on the Tom Joyner Morning Show in 1996 and as the host of BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley on the Black Entertainment Television cable network. His appearances began to appear on major television networks such as ABC, NBC, and CNN.
Initial education of Tavis Smiley:
Tavis’ interest in politics began at an early age when he went to a fundraiser for U.S. Senator Birch Bayh at the age of 13. He was an active member of the student government and debate team in high school.
He enrolled at Indiana University Bloomington after graduating from high school with only a few items and $50 in his pocket. Following his acceptance, he finished the financial assistance paperwork, where he worked, attended classes, and lived off campus with the basketball program.
Family belongings of Tavis Smiley:
Joyce married Emory Garnell Smiley, a U.S. Air Force officer, and Tavis was named after his stepfather. Due to his stepfather’s transfer, the family relocated to Indiana and lived in a three-bedroom mobile home. Tavis had three more brothers, and after his mother’s sister died, four of her five children moved home with him.
Awards won by Tavis Smiley:
Miley received the NAACP Image Award for the finest news, talk, or information program for three straight years (1997-99) for his work.
Accomplishment, achievements, and career of Tavis Smiley:
Smiley finished fourth out of 15 candidates in the 1991 election for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council against incumbent Ruth Galanter. On KGFJ radio, he became a radio analyst, presenting one-minute daily radio pieces called The Smiley Report.
Smiley co-hosted a local talk show in Los Angeles with Ruben Navarrette Jr., where his strongly held regards on race and politics, mixed with his arguments about the impact of systemic racism and insufficient educational and financial possibilities for inner-city black youth, deserved him protection in the Los Angeles Times.
Net Worth carrying by Tavis Smiley:
Tavis Smiley is worth $4 million USD. Tavis Smiley is well-known for hosting shows such as “BET Talk,” “The Tavis Smiley Show,” and “Tavis Smiley” on PBS. Smiley was fired from both PRI and PBS in 2017 when reports surfaced that he had sexual interactions with his employees.
Body dimension carried by Tavis Smiley:
- Tavis smiley is 6 feet tall with a 72 kg weight
- He has brown eyes and grey hair
- His measurements are 36 chest- 33 waist- 11 biceps (inches)
Specifications of Tavis Smiley:
Smiley grew up near Kokomo, Indiana, and attended Indiana University at Bloomington before moving to Los Angeles to work for Mayor Tom Bradley. (He obtained his bachelor’s degree in 2003.)
Physical Appearance:
| Height: 6 feet |
| Weight: 72 Kg |
| Figure Measurement: 34 chest- 28 waist- 36 hips (inches) |
| Eye Color: brown |
| Hair Color: grey |
