Chris Cuomo is an American journalist, anchor, and former lawyer, best known for his stint on the weeknight news show Cuomo Prime Time on CNN. He was born to Italian parents in Queens, New York. His father, Mario Cuomo, was once the governor of New York. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale and then obtained his JD (law) degree from Fordham. He then worked as a lawyer on Wall Street. However, he soon plunged into journalism, working with CNBC and Fox. In 2000, with ABC's 20/20, he became the youngest anchor in the network’s history. With time, he hosted shows such as Good Morning America. In 2013, he joined CNN and then began co-hosting their morning show New Day. In 2018, Chris began hosting Cuomo Prime Time. Chris is known for his strong criticism of Trump. Chris has won numerous awards and recognitions for his news coverage, including multiple Emmy Awards. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children.
