David Begnaud Bio, CBS 42, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth

Who is David Begnaud?

American Journalist and Correspondent, David Begnaud, works with CBS 42 where he serves the station as the lead national correspondent. He began working with the CBS  station in August 2015. He began his journalism career immediately after high school where he served as a reporter for KLFY TV 10 in Lafayette, LA.

David Begnaud
David Begnaud

David Begnaud Date of Birth / Age

Begnaud is 39 years as of 2022. He was born on June 13, 1983.

David Begnaud Height

Begnaud is 5 feet and 9 inches tall.

David Begnaud Parents and Siblings

Begnaud is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. He attended Catholic school and served as an altar boy and Eucharistic minister.

David Begnaud Spouse / Gay

Begnaud told the Washington Blade that he and his L.A. partner Jeremy had been together for almost 7 years. Jeremy is a colorist and editorial stylist in Hollywood. He is from Orleans, Louisiana. His contributions to several magazines like Glamour and Harper’s Bazaar have been of great impact. David also said he had updated his family 10 years prior. Begnaud went public on June 24, 2018, posting a photo with his partner after watching a Pride celebration in New York City.

David resides in Manhattan. Begnaud has suffered from Tourette syndrome since the age of 6 and his parents have never allowed him not to make it as an excuse for not succeeding. Therefore, the condition became his primary motivator in persevering and succeeding in journalism. David has nonvocal tics which include sniffing.

David Begnaud Kids / Children

Begnaud and his partner Jeremy enjoy the company of their dog Paddington Boricua. Details regarding whether or not Begnaud has any children are not available to the public. However, this information will be apprised once more details concerning this are available.

David Begnaud Education

Begnaud studied at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general studies.

David Begnaud Career

From various locations in Puerto Rico, Begnaud made several reports on ground conditions that were broadcast by CBS News. In addition, Begnaud reported on his various social media accounts. His social media accounts have been praised for helping educate his supporters in the continental United States about conditions in Puerto Rico.

After Begnaud was in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria, he continued to submit reports through CBS News or his own social media accounts on issues related to Puerto Rico and the recovery from Hurricane Maria. CBS News continued to send Begnaud to various locations, including more trips to Puerto Rico, to cover other important stories such as the California child abuse case, the California fires, and the undocumented separations of immigrant children.

CBS 42

David works with CBS 42 where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;

  1. Jane Pauley
  2. Mark Phillips
  3. Enrique Acevedo
  4. David Agus
  5. Bill Owens
  6. Elizabeth Palmer
  7. Alvin Patrick
  8. David Pogue
  9. Jeff Pegues
  10. Alison Pepper
  11. Elaine Quijano
  12. David Reiter
  13. Jamie Reysen
  14. Scott Pelley
  15. Tanya Rivero
  16. Sharyn Alfonsi
  17. Anthony Salvato
  18. Debora Patta
  19. Susan Spencer
  20. Christa Robison
  21. Mark Strassmann
  22. Rita Braver
  23. Mark Strassmann
  24. Lesly Stahl
  25. James Brown
  26. Margret Brennan
  27. Tracy Smith
  28. Manuel Bojorquez
  29. Stacey Benson
  30. Tanya Simon
  31. Janet Shamlian

How Much Does David Begnaud Earn?

Begnaud earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.

How Much is David Begnaud Worth?

As a journalist, Begnaud has been able to accumulate a net worth of $6 million.