Keith Morrison Age, Net Worth, Wife, Kids, Parents, Height and Career

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Keith Morrison is one of the most recognizable voices in American television. Anyone who has stayed up late watching a true crime mystery on Friday night knows the calm, dramatic delivery. This updated 2026 guide covers his age, net worth, spouse, children, parents, education, height, weight, siblings and recent work, all in one place.

Table of Contents

1. Keith Morrison Quick Facts
2. Keith Morrison Age and Birthday
3. Early Life, Parents and Siblings
4. Education
5. Career Journey
6. What Keith Morrison Is Doing in 2026
7. Keith Morrison Net Worth
8. Keith Morrison Wife, Suzanne Perry
9. Keith Morrison Children
10. Keith Morrison and Matthew Perry
11. Height and Weight
12. Social Media
13. Fun Facts and Pop Culture
14. Frequently Asked Questions

Keith Morrison Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Full Name	Keith Morrison
Date of Birth	July 2, 1947
Age in 2026	79 years
Birthplace	Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Profession	Broadcast journalist, Dateline NBC correspondent
Education	University of Saskatchewan
Wife	Suzanne Perry (née Langford), born July 22, 1943
Children	Four with Suzanne, plus one son from a previous marriage
Stepson	Matthew Perry (1969 to 2023)
Parents	Ernest Morrison and Margaret Morrison
Estimated Net Worth	$8 million to $10 million
Estimated Dateline Salary	$2 million to $3 million per year
Height	About 5 ft 9 in to 5 ft 11 in (reports vary)
Years Active	1960s to present

Keith Morrison Age and Birthday

Keith Morrison was born on July 2, 1947, according to Wikipedia. That makes him 79 years old in 2026, after he celebrated his birthday this past July. His next birthday falls on July 2, 2027, when he turns 80.

Many people are surprised by how active he still is. Most journalists retire long before their late seventies. Morrison is still travelling, interviewing and narrating new episodes.

Early Life, Parents and Siblings

Where He Grew Up

Morrison was born in Lloydminster, a city that sits on the border of Saskatchewan and Alberta. His father moved the family around for work. Reports say the family lived in Melfort and Edmonton before settling in Saskatoon in 1958.

His Parents

His father, Ernest Morrison, was a minister in the United Church of Canada. His mother, Margaret Morrison, was an organist and choir leader. Ministry ran deep in the family. Reports say his uncles were ministers too, and so was his grandfather.

Morrison has said in interviews that he considered that path for a while. After a short stint as a student minister one summer, he realized it was not for him. Many fans think his storytelling voice comes from all those Sunday sermons he grew up listening to.

Siblings

Not much is publicly known about Keith Morrison's siblings. He keeps his private life quiet, and no reliable source names any brothers or sisters. If that changes, we will update this section.

Education

Morrison studied at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, according to Wikipedia. He began working in local media very young. His career started in the 1960s, so he was already learning on the job while most people his age were still in school.

Career Journey

Early Years in Canada

Morrison started as a reporter and anchor at local stations in Saskatchewan, Vancouver and Toronto. In 1973 he joined CTV's Canada AM as a newsreader. He also worked as a reporter, weekend anchor and producer there.

His coverage of the Yom Kippur War won him awards. From 1976 to 1979 he served as National Affairs Correspondent and substitute anchor on CTV National News.

CBC Years

In 1982 he moved to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. There he was Chief Political Correspondent and a substitute anchor on The Journal until 1986. He also helped create Midday and co-hosted it from 1984 to 1985.

The Move to the United States

Morrison moved to Los Angeles in 1986 to anchor the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at KNBC. In 1988 he joined NBC News as a west coast correspondent. He covered the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests during this time.

He went back to Canada in 1992 to co-anchor Canada AM. He left CTV in 1995 after a network shakeup.

Dateline NBC

Morrison returned to NBC in 1995 as a correspondent for Dateline NBC, and he has been there ever since. Over the years he has covered stories like the Robert Durst trials, the "Dirty John" case and the disappearance of two Idaho children, according to NBC News.

What Keith Morrison Is Doing in 2026

Morrison is still one of Dateline's main faces. NBC's press materials list him with Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz and Dennis Murphy, and Lester Holt anchors the show. Dateline's 35th season premiered on September 25, 2026.

Here are some of his 2026 highlights:

April 2026: Deadly Swagger

Morrison sat down with former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini in his first interview since being convicted of murder. The episode aired on April 17. Details are on the NBC press page.

May 2026: The Devil Wore White

On May 29, he reported on the Irene Silverman case, in which a mother and son were arrested over the disappearance of a wealthy widow. You can see the preview here.

June 2026: Five Miles From Home

His newest podcast launched on June 8. It follows the mysterious disappearance of a beloved high school teenager in a small Nevada town. According to the official announcement, his podcasts have reached 128 million downloads. Dateline's podcast lineup has also been the number one true crime podcast for 55 months in a row.

August 2026: The Secret in Black Rock Canyon

He reported on the Cassie Jo Stoddart case in a weekend mystery episode that aired August 8. See the sneak peek.

He has also hosted more than a dozen original podcasts, including Something About Cari, The Girl in the Blue Mustang, Mommy Doomsday and The Thing About Pam.

Keith Morrison Net Worth

Keith Morrison's net worth is estimated at $8 million to $10 million, according to sites like HotNewHipHop and Market Realist. Most of that comes from his decades at NBC.

His Dateline salary is often estimated at $2 million to $3 million a year. NBC has never confirmed his pay, so treat these numbers as estimates. Extra income likely comes from his podcasts, special projects and appearances.

Keith Morrison Wife, Suzanne Perry

Morrison married Suzanne Perry (born Suzanne Langford) on May 2, 1981. They had met in 1979. She is a writer, consultant and political fundraiser who also worked as a news anchor. She served as press secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, as noted on Wikipedia and by People.

Suzanne was born on July 22, 1943, so she is 83 years old in 2026. NBC's current bio describes her as a writer and artist. They have been married for more than 45 years.

Suzanne was previously married to actor John Bennett Perry. Their son was Matthew Perry.

Keith Morrison Children

Morrison has five biological children. Four are with Suzanne:

1. Caitlin Morrison (born 1981)
2. Emily Morrison (born 1985)
3. Will Morrison (born 1987)
4. Madeleine Morrison (born 1989)

The birth years come fromYahoo Entertainment. Morrison also has a son from an earlier marriage, which he has mentioned on the Armchair Expert podcast. His name is not confirmed by reliable sources, so we are not listing one. Including Matthew Perry as a stepson, Wikipedia counts six children in total.

His children mostly keep out of the spotlight.

Keith Morrison and Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry, the Friends star, was Morrison's stepson. Perry died in October 2023 at 54. After that, the family launched the Matthew Perry Foundation to help people recovering from addiction.

In April 2026, Morrison spoke in a Los Angeles courtroom at the sentencing of Jasveen Sangha, who pleaded guilty to selling the ketamine that killed Perry. As NBC Insider reported, he told her that if she felt no sorrow or shame, she was not human. It was a rare moment of the reporter becoming part of the story.

He also spoke about Perry's life and legacy in a CBC Q interview.

Height and Weight

Sources disagree on Morrison's height. Some report about 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m), and others say 5 feet 11 inches (181 cm). He looks taller on TV thanks to his slim frame and famous leans.

His weight is reportedly around 71 kg (156 lbs). Neither figure has been officially confirmed.

Social Media

Morrison is on Instagram at @keithemorrison. His Facebook page is Dateline Keith, where you can find updates on his reporting and broadcasts. Fans also follow the tribute account @keithleansonthings, which collects photos of his signature leaning.

Fun Facts and Pop Culture

Morrison has become a pop culture figure in his own right.

1. He appeared as a newscaster in the Seinfeld episode "The Trip," reporting Kramer's arrest as a serial killer.
2. Bill Hader played him on Saturday Night Live on November 22, 2008.
3. He parodied himself on Late Night with Seth Meyers on July 9, 2014.
4. Hader once said he could not give him pointers because Morrison is "the master."

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Keith Morrison in 2026?

He is 79 years old. He was born on July 2, 1947.

Who is Keith Morrison's wife?

His wife is Suzanne Perry, a writer, consultant and former news anchor. They married in 1981.

Is Keith Morrison still on Dateline?

Yes. He is listed as a correspondent for Dateline's 35th season, which started on September 25, 2026.

How many kids does Keith Morrison have?

He has five biological children, four with Suzanne and one from an earlier marriage. He was also stepfather to Matthew Perry.

What is Keith Morrison's net worth?

Estimates put it between $8 million and $10 million.

Where did Keith Morrison go to school?

He attended the University of Saskatchewan.

 

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