Biography

Charles Osgood

by Jyotika Bhatt,

Charles Osgood was born on January 8, 1933 in New York City, New York, United States. He spent most of his childhood in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Osgood joined the army at first and was in the US Army Band. He worked as a pianist which paved his way towards the entertainment sector. Charles is of American nationality and of white ethnicity.

Charles attended and graduated from Fordham University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. He went on to be a member of the United States Army Band in Washington, D.C. where he performed with The United States Army Chorus as a master of ceremonies. He also met composer John Cacavas during the time in US Army.  He then also began working in the university’s FM radio station, WFUV. Charles later began working in WCBS. He then became a host of Westwood One's The Osgood File. He began hosting CBS News Sunday Morning in 1994. Charles currently has his own show named The Osgood File on the CBS Radio Network which is a daily program being aired since 1971.He collaborated with  composer John Cacavas in 1960s for his recording of Gallant Men. It went on to win a Grammy Award for spoken word performance. He has also voiced for 2008’s animated movie, Horton Hears a Who!.

Charles does not have a long dating history. He is very much focused on his work. Osgood is reluctant on speaking about his personal life in front of the public. He is not seen with many women in public. Osgood has never spoken so much about his past relations and affair. Charles has never in any of his interviews spoken about his past affairs. He is married to wife, Jean Osgood. The couple has been together since their marriage. The couple together has five children named Kathleen, Winston, Anne-E., Emily J., and Jamie. All of his children are doing well in their respective fields. There have been no reputed disputes, separation or rumors about extra marital affair since the couple got married. He is currently living happily with his wife and children.

Charles is currently 83 years old and stands tall at the height of 6 feet. He is aging really quick. Charles has a well-defined face and a well maintained body even at this age. He is in good health. His excellent speaking ability has garnered him much respect and many fans. Charles’s net worth has not been estimated to be $ 1.5 million till date. He has a huge salary coming out of his successful career.  Charles has garnered a lot of fame and fans till date for his exceptional baseball skills. The bio of the very talented, Charles Osgood can be found on various social media sites including Wikipedia and more.