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Journalism & Media
John Stossel
b. 1947Yonkers, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
ABC 20/20 correspondent
Biography
ABC 20/20 correspondent; libertarian journalist; Give Me a Break!; Yonkers Italian-American. 19 Emmy Awards; 20/20 consumer journalism landmark; Fox Business Network show
Notable For
- ABC 20/20 correspondent
- libertarian journalist
- Give Me a Break!
- Yonkers Italian-American
Honors & Recognition
- 19 Emmy Awards
- 20/20 consumer journalism landmark
- Fox Business Network show
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Stossel Italian?
Yes — John Stossel is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. ABC 20/20 correspondent
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Journalism & Media
- Specialty
- Television Journalism
- Years
- b. 1947
- Birth Place
- Yonkers, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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