Elizabeth Cook – Biography, KPIX 5, Age, Husband, Salary and Net Worth
Elizabeth Cook – Biography
Elizabeth Cook is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist currently anchoring the evening news on KPIX 5 in San Francisco, California. Known for her compelling storytelling, dedication, and journalistic integrity, she has also earned two Edward R. Murrow Awards, cementing her status as one of the Bay Area’s most respected broadcasters.
Education
Elizabeth graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism. During her time in school, she interned at ESPN and even made an appearance on The Jane Pauley Show on NBC — a hint at the high-profile career to come.
Age and Birthday
Elizabeth Cook was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in La Cañada Flintridge. However, her exact age and date of birth remain under wraps. Once verified, we’ll update this information.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Nationality: American 🇺🇸
Elizabeth Cook Ethnicity:
White/Caucasian
Born and raised in Southern California, Elizabeth is a proud Angeleno with deep roots in the Golden State.
Height and Body Measurements
Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Weight: Approximately 121 lbs (55 kg)
Other body stats are not publicly available — and she’s clearly not losing sleep over it.
Elizabeth Cook Family: Parents
Elizabeth grew up in the Los Angeles area, but she tends to keep her family life private. Details about her mother and father remain undisclosed, though she occasionally shares snippets of her upbringing in interviews and on social media.
Married Life: Husband and Kids
Yes, Elizabeth is married! Her husband is Brandon Behle, a fellow media professional who works as a sports anchor, director, and producer. The couple met while working at NBC News in Springs, and their newsroom romance turned into a lifelong partnership.
Together, they’re raising two adorable sons, including their youngest, born in 2019. While she hasn’t publicly shared their names, her fans got a glimpse of her newborn when she made remote broadcasts during the height of the pandemic.
Maternity Leave
In October 2019, Elizabeth went on maternity leave after the birth of her second son, Jack. By 2021, she had returned to her anchor desk at KPIX, balancing motherhood and journalism like a pro.
Career at KPIX Channel 5
Elizabeth currently co-anchors the evening newscasts on KPIX 5, delivering breaking stories and in-depth reports to viewers across the Bay Area. Her journey into journalism began in earnest right after college — from a reporting gig at The Daily Independent in Kannapolis, where she covered agricultural issues, to her rise through the ranks of various media outlets.
Though details about her early jobs in 1978 and 1993 seem misdated or unclear, what’s certain is her growth in the field. Before KPIX, she also worked as an editor and reporter in different newsrooms across the U.S., sharpening her skills and voice.
Elizabeth Cook Salary and Net Worth
Estimated Salary: $66,500 – $97,000 annually
.Net Worth:
Approximately $2 million
Elizabeth’s long-standing career and award-winning reporting have earned her both industry respect and financial stability.
