Morton Dean

Morton Dean is a name that's been around for more than half a century in the news and broadcasting industry, whether it is radio or television.


Morton Dean’s Age

Morton Dean is presently 83 years of age. He was born on 22nd August 1935. He is an American and was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. His zodiac sign is Leo. He belongs to the white ethnicity.

Morton Dean’s Biography

Dean’s parents were Joseph Dubitsky and Celia (Schwartz) Dubitsky. Dean was named Morton Dean Dubitsky at birth. He studied at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River. After which he went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Emerson College, Boston in English. He was a member and president of Alpha Pi Theta fraternity. He also holds an honorary Doctor of Law degree.

Morton Dean’s Net Worth

Dean had been a news correspondent for BCS News for two decades and for ABC News for nearly one and a half. Over the span of his career, Dean reported on many major events, be it the Falklands War in 1982, the Invasion of Grenada in 1983 and even Castro’s regime in Cuba since its early days. He co-authored two books Hello World! along with Sten Mollerstrom and Ulf Nilson in 1978 and The Return Of Glory Days with Benjamin Gelfand in 1997.

Dean is also the recipient of a number of awards which include an Emmy, National Emmy, UPI Golden Mike Award, Overseas Press Award and others. Though his career on television may have ended, Dean is still writing as a freelancer on subjects which interest him on a personal level. Dean’s exact net worth is not known. Although estimates have been made which range from $4,000,000 to more than its triple, $15,000,000. He is also a speaker for various events, for which he charges anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.

Morton Dean’s Wife

Dean is married to Lonnie Reed and lives with her in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She is his second wife. Dean had a previous marriage too. His first wife was Valerie. Dean is the father of three children, Adam, Sarah and Jennie, and has three grandchildren as well.

When Did Morton Dean Get Married?

Dean married Lonnie Reed in 1984.

Morton Dean’s Divorce

There is no public record of Dean's divorce on the web.

Last Modified: Mar 5, 2020


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