Leslie Sykes is a television news anchor, reporter, and journalist from the United States. Sykes is most known for being the morning and lunchtime co-anchor of KABC-“Eyewitness TV’s News.” The network is owned and operated by ABC. In 1994, Sykes began working for the network as a general assignment reporter. She had an acting part in Spike Lee’s 1988 film School Daze before beginning her journalism career.

What is Leslie Sykes Salary and Net Worth?

Leslie Sykes’ income comes from her work as a journalist. Sykes is best known for co-hosting KABC-Eyewitness TV’s News morning and midday broadcast. She began working for the network in 1994 and has remained there ever since. She is well compensated for her efforts. Her annual income is said to be roughly $55,000. Her net worth is reported to be in the $1 million range.

What is Leslie Sykes Famous For?

• Morning and midday co-anchor of KABC-“Eyewitness TV’s News.”

Where is Leslie Sykes From?

On June 27, 1965, Leslie Sykes was born. Her birthplace is in the United States, in the city of San Diego. She is a citizen of the United States. Sylvia Mae Thierry Sykes is the daughter of Abel Baxton Sykes Jr. and Sylvia Mae Thierry Sykes. Dawn Carol and Daphne Grace, her older sisters, are her siblings. Compton, California is her hometown. She is of mixed race and follows the Christian faith.

She went to St. Joseph High School in Lakewood, California, for her high school education. She went to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia after high school. She earned a Bachelor’s degree with a major in English.

Leslie Sykes Career:

• Leslie Sykes made her film debut in Spike Lee’s 1988 feature School Daze while still in college.
• She chose journalism over acting after graduating from college.
• She worked at the now-defunct Los Angeles Herald-Examiner as a general assignment correspondent.
• She then worked as an intern at KCOP-TV, a local independent television station (now My Network TV affiliate).
• She then got a position as a desk assistant at Fox affiliate KTTV’s news department.
• When she got her first on-air position at WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she got her big break.
• She hosted three shows per day and also created a newscast.
• WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana, was her first major market assignment.
• In December 1994, she returned to Los Angeles. She got a job as a general assignment reporter with KABC-“Eyewitness TV’s News.”
• In 1999, she was promoted to co-anchor the “Eyewitness News” weekend edition.
• She was promoted to co-anchor of the 11 a.m.-noon slot in 2009. She also became a member of the “Eyewitness News This Morning” team.

Where is Leslie Sykes Now?

Since 1994, Leslie Sykes has worked for ABC station KABC-TV. She’s been there for more than 25 years. She has, however, been away from the airwaves for quite some time. Leslie Sykes’ regular viewers are wondering about what happened to her. Her last public appearance on social media was on Instagram, when she announced and paid tribute to her mother, who passed away in July 2021.

Who is Leslie Sykes Husband?

Leslie Sykes is a married woman with two children. Patrick W. Spann is her husband. It’s unclear when the two tied the knot. The couple is parents to a son. The family resides in the Los Angeles area of View Park-Windsor Hills.

What is Leslie Sykes’ height?

Leslie Sykes is approximately 5 feet and 5 inches in height. Her physical weight is approximately 60 kg. She has a slender physique. Leslie Sykes’ exact body measurement information is currently unavailable. Her hazel eyes and black hair complement her complexion. Her sexual orientation is that of a straight woman.

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