Melissa Francis Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Children, Husband, Family, Parents

Melissa Francis Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Children, Husband, Family, Parents

Melissa Francis Net Worth

Melissa Francis, an American actress and television journalist has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Net Worth$8 million
NameMelissa Francis
Full Name Melissa Ann Francis
BornDecember 12, 1972
Age51 years old
Place of birth Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Gender Female
Profession Actor, TV Journalist
Nationality American

Melissa Francis Biography and Wiki

Melissa Ann Francis, born on December 12, 1972, is a well-known American television personality who has worked in various roles such as an actress, anchor, and commentator.

She was last seen as an anchor and commentator for Fox Business Network (FBN) and Fox News (FNC). Prior to her stint at FBN, she worked as a co-host on After The Bell on CNBC alongside Connell MacShane.

Francis was also a regular panellist on Outnumbered, an afternoon talk show on FNC, and had recently served as an anchor on FNC's Happening Now newscast. However, news reports from late October 2020 suggest that she was let go by Fox, although there was no official announcement made.

All indications point towards Francis having departed Fox involuntarily.

Melissa Francis Age

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Born on December 12, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, Melissa Ann Francis's age is 51 years old.

Educational Background

In 1995, Francis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Harvard University.

Melissa Ann Francis Husband and Children

Francis and Wray Thorn tied the knot in 1997 and first crossed paths in Boston, where Thorn also pursued studies at Harvard University.

The couple shares three children named Greyson, Thompson, and Gemma.

However, Francis' initial two pregnancies posed a considerable health risk due to a rare genetic condition, prompting the couple to opt for surrogacy for their third child, Gemma. The family currently resides in New York City

Melissa Ann Francis Acting Career

At just 6 months old, Francis began her acting career with a Johnson & Johnson shampoo commercial.

She gained recognition for her portrayal of Cassandra Cooper Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie for two seasons, and also starred in Morningstar/Eveningstar and Joe's World as a series regular.

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Francis appeared in three films, including Man, Woman and Child, where she played the character Paula Beckwith, as well as making appearances in St. Elsewhere (1986) and Bad Dreams (1988), playing young Cynthia in the latter. Throughout her career, she acted in almost 100 commercials.

While it has been claimed that Francis was the inspiration for the character Avery Jessup in 30 Rock (played by Elizabeth Banks), Banks has refuted this allegation.

Melissa Ann Francis Career as a Journalist

Francis previously worked as a reporter for CNBC and CNET.

By January 2012, she had transitioned to become an anchor for Fox Business Network.

In 2014, she took on a recurring co-host role for the talk and news commentary program Outnumbered on Fox News Channel, while also anchoring their Happening Now newscast.

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