Leslie Sykes is a television news anchor, reporter, and journalist from the United States. Sykes is most known for being the morning and lunchtime co-anchor of KABC-“Eyewitness TV’s News.”
The network is owned and operated by ABC. In 1994, Sykes began working for the network as a general assignment correspondent. She had an acting part in Spike Lee’s 1988 film School Daze before beginning her journalistic career.
Leslie Sykes’ Bio
On June 27, 1965, Leslie Sykes was born. Her birthplace is in the United States, in the city of San Diego. She is a citizen of the United States. Sylvia Mae Thierry Sykes is the daughter of Abel Baxton Sykes Jr. and Sylvia Mae Thierry Sykes. Dawn Carol and Daphne Grace, her elder sisters, are her siblings. Compton, California is her hometown. She is of mixed race and follows the Christian faith. She went to St. Joseph High School in Lakewood, California, for her high school education. She went to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia after high school. She earned a Bachelor’s degree with a major in English.
Career of Leslie Sykes
Leslie Sykes made her cinematic debut in Spike Lee’s 1988 feature School Daze while still in college. She chose journalism over performing after graduating from college. She worked at the now-defunct Los Angeles Herald-Examiner as a general assignment correspondent. She then worked as an intern at KCOP-TV, a local independent television station (now My Network TV affiliate). She subsequently got a position as a desk assistant at Fox station KTTV’s news department. When she got her first on-air position at WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she got her big break. She hosted three programs every day and also created a newscast. WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana, was her first large market job. In December 1994, she returned to Los Angeles. She got a job as a general assignment reporter with KABC-“Eyewitness TV’s News.”
In 1999, she was elevated to co-anchor the “Eyewitness News” weekend edition. She was elevated to co-anchor of the 11 a.m.-noon slot in 2009. She also became a member of the “Eyewitness News This Morning” crew. Since 1994, Leslie Sykes has worked for ABC station KABC-TV. She’s been there for more than 25 years. She has, however, been away from the airwaves for quite some time. Leslie Sykes’ regular viewers are wondering about what happened to her. Her final public appearance on social media was on Instagram, when she revealed and paid respect to her mother, who passed away in July 2021.
Who Is Leslie Sykes’ Husband?
Leslie Sykes is a married lady with two children. Patrick W. Spann is her husband. It’s unclear when the two tied the knot. The couple is parents to a boy. The family lives in the Los Angeles neighborhood of View Park-Windsor Hills.
Leslie Sykes’ Body Measurement
Leslie Sykes is around 5 feet and 5 inches in height. Her physical weight is around 60 kg. She has a slender physique. Leslie Sykes’ precise body measurement information is currently unavailable. Her hazel eyes and black hair complement her complexion. Her sexual orientation is that of a heterosexual woman.
Leslie Sykes’ Net Worth
Leslie Sykes’ income comes from her work as a journalist. Sykes is best known for co-hosting KABC-Eyewitness TV’s News morning and lunchtime broadcast. She began working for the network in 1994 and has been there ever since. She is well compensated for her efforts. Her yearly income is said to be roughly $55,000. Her net worth is reported to be in the $1 million range.
Quick Facts
Her father worked at Compton Community College as an administrator. In July 2021, her mother passed away. She turned down WBBM-opportunity TV’s to replace Sarah Lucero as the top female weekend anchor in 1998.