Fritz Coleman Biography
Fritz Coleman is a renown American weather caster, writer, director, and actor, working for NBC4 in California as a weather caster for the Evening Newscasts. He joined NBC4, in 1984 and has now become one of the famous meteorologists in the United States of America. He has also worked for seven years at WBEN as a comedian, disk jockey, and radio personality.
Fritz Coleman Age
Fritz was born on the 27th of May, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Fritz Coleman Height and Weight
Coleman has an average height and a moderate body weight. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are publicly unavailable. We are keeping tabs and we shall update this information as soon as it is out.
Fritz Coleman Family
Fritz was born to both parents in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. However, details regarding his parents are publicly unavailable. It is also unknown as to whether he has siblings or not. Moreover, we are still reviewing this section and we shall update it once it is available.
Fritz Coleman Marriage
Fritz had married a woman for six years but the couple divorced due to unknown reasons. The marriage was blessed with two sons and a daughter from another woman. However, details regarding his ex-wife, girlfriend, and children are still under review and we shall update them once they are out.
Fritz Coleman Education
After completing his secondary education, Fritz was enrolled at Salem College in West Virginia. He also attended Temple University, Philadelphia where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in radio, television, and film.
Fritz Coleman Comedy
After he graduated from the university, Fritz worked as a comedian and a Dj for several years. He has also written theatre acts like ‘The Reception and It’s Me, Dad’. Fritz has worked for The Ice House comedy club since the year 2018.
Fritz Coleman NBC4 Weather Forecast
Fritz joined NBC4 in 1982 after he had served for several radio stations such as WBEN, WKBW. He worked for NBC4 as a weekend meteorologist and has, therefore, become thee, longest-serving news anchors, for KNBC. On the 17th of June, 2020, Fritz announced that on Friday, the 26th of June, he would be retiring from KNBC after his 40 years of service.
Fritz Coleman Retires
On the 17th of June, 2020, Fritz announced that on Friday, the 26th of June, he would be retiring from KNBC after his 40 years of service. Coleman retired from onscreen forecasting where he has been the main weather forecaster at Los Angeles on the NBC owned KNBC Channel 4. Channel 4 announced on Wednesday 17th of June 2020 that he will be retiring after a whole year of planning his retirement.
The station also said that Coleman has decided to spend his time with family, concentrate more on his health, and have more time for his love for comedy. His last screen appearance was on Friday, 26th of June, 2020. Coleman is one of the longest-running news personalities in Los Angeles, and part of the KNBC anchor team of Colleen Williams and Chuck Henry, along with sports anchor Fred Roggin.
Fritz started working with KNBC in 1982, memorable early on for his trademark blue-framed glasses He also appeared in several promo campaigns for the station for many years, including one with Roggin and another that highlighted his forecasting skills.
Fritz Coleman Awards
- Two Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards
- Stan Chambers Awards for extraordinary achievements by Associated Press Television and Radio Television.
- ‘Best Weathercaster’ by major newspapers in South California.
- Humanitarian awards From the United States House of Representatives.
- 2004 Emma Community Service Award for participating in KNBC’s 4 Our Planet
Fritz Coleman Charity
Besides his career, Fritz engages himself in charity works as he understands the importance of giving back to society. He primarily works for underserved communities by supporting Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, and conducting programs such as ‘Defying Gravity’.
Fritz Coleman Salary
Fritz receives an annual salary estimated to be $500,000.
Fritz Coleman Net Worth
Fritz has an estimated net worth of $4 million.