Eliott Rodriguez Biography
Eliott Rodriguez is an American Anchor/Reporter working for CBS4 in Miami, Florida, United States as a news anchor at 5, 6, 7, and 11 p.m. He joined the station in 1999. He previously worked for WPLG
Eliott Rodriguez Age / Birthday
Rodriguez was born on June 6, 1956, in New York City. He is 67 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on June 6 every year.
Eliott Rodriguez Height / Measurements
Rodriguez is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Eliott Rodriguez Partner /Wife
Rodriguez is happily married to Brenda Rod. However, he was previously married to Maria Elena Salinas who was a Univision anchor. Maria and Eliott were married for 13 years before divorcing in 2007.
Eliott Rodriguez Kids / Children
Rodriguez has been blessed in his marriage with Brenda, to be a father to two cute boys Dylan and Ian Eliott. However, he manages to keep information regarding his sons away from the limelight.
Eliott Rodriguez Family / Relatives
Rodriguez was born in New York City to his Cuban immigrant parents in The Bronx, New York City. However, he manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Eliott Rodriguez Education
Rodriguez is a highly educated and qualified man. After graduating from high school with a high school diploma in general studies he attended the University of Miami where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication.
Eliott Rodriguez Career
Rodriguez is a news anchor for CBS4 News at 5, 6, 7, and 11 p.m. The Emmy Award-winning journalist career has spanned four decades and includes coverage of major news events in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. For excellence in journalism, he is the recipient of two Emmy Awards and four Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Eliott has been named by Miami New Times as the Best News Anchor and by Ocean Drive Magazine as one of South Florida’s Sharp-Dressed Men. Among his greatest honors is a Silver Circle Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for 25 years of outstanding South Florida broadcasting.
Before joining CBS4 News Rodriguez previously worked at WTVJ (Miami), WPLG (Miami), and WPVI (Philadelphia) as a reporter and anchor. Before venturing into television, he worked for The Miami Herald and The Miami News as a newspaper reporter. He has traveled to Cuba on numerous assignments, including coverage of Fidel Castro’s death in 2016.
Eliott has reported from the Vatican on the Pope’s health, and from Death Row for the execution of a convicted killer. Other important stories include Hurricane Andrew, the Mexico City earthquake, the invasion of Panama, political conventions, and elections in Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Rodriguez also worked as a moderator in 2014 for the infamous “Fangate” debate between Florida gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott and Charlie Crist. He kept his composure as the candidates disagreed on live television over using a portable fan on stage. He is also a member of the Iron Arrow Honor Society.
Rodriguez works with CBS4 News where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Peter D’Oench
- Joe Gorchow
- Teri Hornstein
- Chelsea Jones
- Keith Jones
- Nicole Lauren
- Anna McAllister
- Joan Murray
- Lisa Petrillo
- Jacqueline Quynh
Eliott Rodriguez Salary
Rodriguez receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Eliott Rodriguez Net Worth
Through Eliott’s career as an anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Eliott Rodriguez Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Rodriguez is active on his social media accounts. He has about 1.5 K followers on his Facebook Page, about 3,250 followers on his Twitter account, and around 2,682 followers on his Instagram account.