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Stephen Anthony Smith (born October 14, 1967 (age 56), Bronx, New York, USA) is best known for being a commentator for ESPN’s First Take discussion show.
He is also an actor, radio host and sports journalist who has worked for several media outlets during his career.
Many people know Stephen A. Smith as the sports commentator on the show First Take, but there is much more to his personality than that.
American television personality
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| Name: | Steven Anthony Smith |
| stage name: | Stephen A. Smith |
| Date of Birth: | October 14, 1967 (56 years old) |
| place of birth: | Bronx, New York, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| parents: | Janet Smith |
| Children: | 2 |
| high: | 1.85m |
| Brothers and sisters: | Basil |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $16 million |
early life
Stephen A. Smith was born on October 14, 1967 in the Bronx, New York, USA.
He has a half-brother on his father’s side. His parents are from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
His father ran a hardware store. Stephen A. Smith’s grandmother was white, but his grandparents were still African American.
Stephen A. Smith is the fifth of six children. He has four older sisters and a younger brother, Basil, who died in a car accident in 1992.
educate
Stephen A. Smith attended Thomas Edison High School in Queens and graduated with honors. After a year at the Fashion Institute of Technology, he received a basketball scholarship to Winston-Salem State University, a historically black university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In college, he played basketball for Hall of Fame coach Clarence Gaines. While on the faculty, Stephen A. Smith wrote an article for the university’s publication, The News Argust, claiming that Gaines was leaving due to health issues.
Profession
Stephen A. Smith began his journalistic career with The Winston-Salem Journal, The Greensboro News & Record and The New York Daily News. Since 1994, he has been a reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
He started out as an NBA columnist for the Philadelphia 76ers and later transitioned to being a general sports columnist.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on August 23, 2007 that Stephen A. Smith would no longer write articles and would be demoted to general reporter.
In 2008, The Philadelphia Inquirer ended its partnership with Stephen A. Smith, and Smith’s website, stephena.com, was launched.
In February 2010, Stephen A. Smith returned to the Philadelphia Inquirer after receiving an arbitrator’s order of reinstatement, but only if he agreed to remove all political viewpoints from his website and cable news shows.
Filmography
On February 2, 2007, Stephen A. Smith made his acting debut in a guest role as a television reporter on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
He stated that he is a long-time fan of the show.On April 1, 2016, Stephen A. Smith returned to General Hospital, reprising his role as Brick.
He appeared several times in the series as Brick. Stephen A. Smith starred in Chris Rock’s 2007 film I Think I Love My Wife.
Stephen’s Radio
On April 11, 2005, Stephen A. Smith hosted a show on WEPN radio in New York City from Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 2 pm. His show ended in April 2008 as he began to pursue a career in television.
On February 1, 2011, Stephen A. Smith announced his return to ESPN as an ESPN writer and local radio host. On January 17, 2017, he returned to ESPN from Sirius XM’s Mad Dog Sports radio station.
Body Measurements
Stephen A. Smith is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 70 kg.
Personal life
Stephen A. Smith was once engaged. He never married.
Stephen A. Smith spoke about the reasons for the breakup. However, he revealed that he has two children, one year apart in age. After their mother’s death, he told GQ that his daughter gave him hope.
net worth
Stephen Smith has about thirty years of experience in the news industry. In addition, he has accumulated a considerable amount of wealth from his income as a host.
Stephen A. Smith’s net worth is estimated to be $16 million.
Social media presence
- Instagram: Over 3.4 million
- Facebook: More than 1.6 million
