Who is Bob DeCastro?
Bob DeCastro is an American journalist of Asian descent who is working for KTTV as an anchor and a reporter for FOX 11 News and Good Day LA. He joined the FOX 11 News team in June 2004. Additionally, he has served the station for more than 1 and a half decades.
Bob DeCastro Date of Birth / Age
DeCastro is approximately in his 50s as of 2022 although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.
Bob DeCastro Height
DeCastro stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Bob DeCastro Parents and Siblings
DeCastro was born and raised in the U.S. He manages to keep information regarding his siblings and extended members of his family away from the limelight. Unfortunately, he lost both his parents. Additionally, his father served in the Navy and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. Moreover, he is a Vietnam and Korean War veteran who retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer.
Also, he suffered from dementia and passed away on March 13th, 2020. the couple had 5 sons. His mother served as a full-time psychiatrist and had a nearly 40-year medical career. She passed away on November 8th, 2020. In addition, his younger brother, Alec DeCastro was promoted to serve as a colonel in August 2021. Further, he served as the chief physician for the busiest trauma center in the area during the Iraq War. Also, Decastro has a twin brother. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Bob DeCastro Spouse(Husband/Gay)
DeCastro exchanged vows with his husband on September 5th, 2001. As of 2022, they celebrated their 21st anniversary. Nonetheless, the information will be updated once available.
Bob DeCastro Kids / Children
Details regarding whether or not DeCastro has any children are not available to the public at the moment. Also, he has a dog named Bandit. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Bob DeCastro Education
After completing his high school education, DeCastro went on to attend
Bob DeCastro Career
DeCastro works for KTTV as an anchor and a reporter for FOX 11 News and Good Day LA. He joined the FOX 11 News team in June 2004. Additionally, he has served the station for more than 1 and a half decades. Since joining the station, he has provided coverage for some of the biggest stories altering Southern California
Prior to this, he served KTTV’s sister station WNYW-TV in New York City as a reporter. During his stint in New York, he reported live from Ground Zero immediately following the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. Also, he broadcasted the Anthrax Scare and the crash of American Airlines Flight 587.
Moreover, he served in Las Vegas, Reno, and Chico as an anchor and reporter. However, he got his initial TV job after responding to an ad in the newspaper for a “Reporter” on a San Diego Cable Station. Regardless, journalism is his second career as he served as a Lieutenant. Further, he traveled worldwide as a Lieutenant on a U.S. Navy Destroyer located in San Diego.
FOX 11 Los Angeles
DeCastro works with FOX 11 Los Angeles where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Elex Michaelson
- Geraud Moncuré
- Christina Pascucci
- Mark Rogondino
- Marla Tellez
- Brooke Thomas
- Tony McEwing
- Soumada Khan
How Much Does Bob DeCastro Earn?
DeCastro approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Bob DeCastro Worth?
As an anchor, DeCastro has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.