Martin Bashir Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, Net Worth

Martin Bashir is a well-known British journalist. Martin Bashir worked as a television presenter in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Furthermore, he is well-known for being one of those who conducted interviews with late dancer and performer Michael Jackson.

Wiki, Bio, Age,  Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Martin Bashir was born on January 19, 1963, as Martin Henry Bashir. In London, England, he entered this world. As a result of this, he is now 59 years old and of British nationality. Similarly, he is a Christian, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Moving on to his family, he was born into a Muslim family. His mother and father were born in Pakistan and immigrated to the United Kingdom in 1951. He is one of his parents’ five children. One of them, a brother named Tommy, had muscular dystrophy and died in 1991.

Martin received his education at the State Comprehensive Wandsworth School for Boys in Southfields, Wandsworth, London. Similarly, after finishing high school, he enrolled at King Alfred’s College of Higher Education in Winchester, where he studied English and History from 1982 to 1985. He later enrolled at King’s College London in the Strand, London.

Martin Bashir’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement

In terms of body measurements, he is 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters) tall and weighs a healthy amount. His other body measurements, however, are unavailable. Furthermore, he has dark brown hair and light brown eyes.

Martin Bashir’s Profession & Career

Martin began working as a freelance sports journalist in 1986. After that, he went to work for the BBC, where he stayed until 1999. He interviewed Diana, Princess of Wales for the BBC’s Panorama show in November 1995 about her failed marriage to the Prince of Wales. The show was watched by nearly 23 million people in the United Kingdom. At the time, the BBC hailed it as the scoop of a generation.

Similarly, he began working on special documentary shows for ITV in 1999. While working at ITV in 2003, Bashir conducted a series of interviews with American musician Michael Jackson for the documentary Living with Michael Jackson. In the same year, he produced “Major Fraud,” a documentary about British Army major Charles Ingram, who attempted to swindle his way to the prize money in an unaired Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? episode.

Martin relocated to New York in 2004 to further his career. He worked for ABC, where he hosted the late-night news show “Nightline.” After working for ABC for a few years, he left in 2010 to join MSNBC. He was a political commentator and host of his own show, “Martin Bashir.” He did, however, resign from NBC on December 4, 2013. He rejoined BBC News as a religious affairs correspondent in late 2016. He left the BBC on May 14, 2021, after about 5 years of service.

A Career in Music

Martin’s performance of Nat King Cole’s L.O.V.E. got him into the show, and he made it all the way to the live shows. He’s been a cast member on the show since October of this year. He recently forgot the words to a song while singing and became the target of some lighthearted teasing from his news colleagues. His reggae album, Bass Lion, was released on October 26, 2010.

Martin Bashir’s Income And Net Worth

Martin’s net worth has risen significantly as a result of his successful journalism career. According to wiki sites, his net worth is currently estimated to be between £3-5 million.

Martin Bashir’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

In terms of his marital status, he is currently enjoying a happy marriage with his wife, Deborah Bashir. Deborah is a registered nurse. However, no information about their wedding is available. The couple has three children: Phoebe, Samuel, and Eliza.

Martin Bashir’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

Martin is accessible via his social media accounts. He is only on Instagram, where he has over 15.8k followers.

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