Bruce Beck Biography
Bruce Beck is an American Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter working as a lead sports Anchor for NBC 4 New York. He has been part of the station for over 2 decades and continues to be the people’s favorite sports anchor in the Tri-State area. Bruce is the host of Sports Final, WNBC’s popular Sunday Night Sports Show.
Education | Career
Beck attended and graduated from Livingston High School in 1974 with a High School Diploma. He then joined Ithaca College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1978. While in college he was honored with the Jessica Savitch Award of Destruction for Excellence in Journalism.
Beck now serves as a Sports Anchor for NBC 4 New York and has been part of the station for over two decades. He joined the station in 1997 and hosts Sports Final, WNBC’s popular Sunday night sports show. He is the host and sideline reporter for New York Giants pre-season football.
During the pandemic, his reporting was a key component of NBC 4 New York’s award-winning COVID-19 coverage. He has covered several sports events for NBC 4 including 5 Super Bowls, 3 NBA Finals, 6 Stanley Cup Finals, and 7 World Series. As of 2024, he has hosted and contributed to several NBC 4 New York specials including the live broadcast of the New York City Marathon, and The Belmont Stakes.
Beck started his career as a staff broadcaster for MSG Network from 1982 to 1994. During his tenure there, he hosted the station’s coverage of the Knicks, Rangers, and Yankees. Additionally, he was the play-by-play announcer for college football and basketball, professional Golden Gloves boxing, and professional tennis.
Besides this, he has also worked for NBA TV as a studio anchor from 2000 to 2008. He also served as a play-by-play announcer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 1994 to 1997, calling UFC 4 through UFC 15. Additionally, he called the blow-by-blow for USA Network, numerous international broadcasts, and Showtime Championship Boxing.
At NBC 4 New York, Beck works alongside;
- Gilma Avalos
- Pat Battle
- Janice Huff
- Adam Kuperstein
- Jen Maxfield
- Raphael Miranda
- Natalie Pasquarella
- Darlene Rodriguez
- Melissa Russo
Awards and Recognitions
Over the years of his professional career, Beck has received numerous awards and recognitions. He was honored as the top local sports anchor in America by Broadcasting & Cable in November 2021. He has also been named New York State Sportscaster of the Year 9 times.
Bruce is also an Emmy Award Winner and received an Emmy in 2006 for Outstanding Sports Anchor. He also won a New York Sports Emmy for his interview with former Rutgers football player Eric Legend. Statistics suggest that he has received 8 New York Sports Emmys, one Mid-Atlantic Sports Emmy, and three national Cable Ace Awards.
Parents | Family
Beck is the son of Doris Beck who serves as a mayor twice in Livingston, New Jersey. He has however not shared detailed information about his father and siblings. This information will be updated soon.
Bruce Beck Age
Beck is 67 years old as of 2023, he was born on September 18, 1956, in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, and celebrates his birthday on September 18 every year.
Wife
Beck is married to Janet and resides in Westchester County, New York. They are proud parents of two sons, Jonathan and Michael, and two daughters-in-law, Jordana and Calie. In addition, they are blessed with 7 grandchildren, Emmy, Savannah, Ethan, Tyler Danielle, Kenzie, and Evan.
Bruce Beck Salary
Beck’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Beck has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. His primary source of income is working as a journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Beck is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 15.1k followers on Instagram, over 12k followers on Facebook, and 34.2k followers on Twitter.
Bruce Beck Height
Beck stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Bruce
- Age: Beck is 67 years old as of 2023
- Marital Status: He is happily married to his wife Janet
- Children: Bruce is a proud father of two sons, Jonathan and Michael
- Net Worth: He has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Beck receives an estimated annual salary of between $20, 000 and $50, 000
- Nationality: He is an American
- Height: Beck stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches