Brian Hackney Profile
Brian Hackney is an American award-winning anchor and reporter working at KPIX 5 serving as an anchor, producer, and science reporter. He joined KPIX5 in 2005.
Brian Hackney Career
Hackney serves as an anchor, producer, and science reporter at KPIX5. Since starting his career, he has received several awards including 18 Emmy awards five of them being awarded to her in 2013. In addition to that, he also received two National Associated Press Mark Twain awards in 2013 and the Peabody award. Furthermore, he also several appearances as a co-host on Good Morning America alongside Joan Lunden and Charlie Gibson.

Brian also co-hosted Newton’s Apple, a family science program on PBS. He often serves as the host of forums at the Commonwealth Club. He previously worked at SAG-AFTRA where he served as the vice president of Broadcast (San Fransisco) from August 2015 to July 2017 in Northern California. Prior to that, he worked at KRON-TV where he served as a news anchor and meteorologist from 1996 to 2005.
Hackney previously worked at PBS Newton’s Apple where he served as the co-host of the Emmy Award-winning national program in St.Paul, MN from 1997 to 2001. From 1990 to 1996, he worked at KGO-TV where he served as a meteorologist/Science Editor 1990 to 1996. Hackney went to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 1980 and earned his two degrees in Physics and Electronic Engineering in 1986.
Brian Hackney Age
Hackney was born on November 12, 1957, in Hollister, California, USA. Hackney is therefore 65 years old as of 2022.
Brian Hackney Height
Hackney stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Hackney
Age | 65 years old as of 2022. |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Not Available |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Brian Hackney Family
Information regarding Hackney’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Brian Hackney Wife
Information about Hackney’s dating life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Hackney is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children.
Brian Hackney Salary
Being one of the top anchors, producers, and science reporters for KPIX5 Hackney earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Brian Hackney’s Net Worth
Hackney has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor, producer, and science reporter.
Brian Hackney House Fire
On December 23, 2019, he reported Live on a house fire that killed one man on Cabrillo Street, San Francisco.
Brian Hackney KPIX5
Hackney is working at KPIX5 where he works alongside other famous KPIX5 anchors and reporters including;
- Reed Cowan
- Max Darrow
- Anne Makovec
- Katie Nielsen
- Mary Lee
- Kenny Choi
- John Ramos
- Don Ford
- Len Ramirez
- Juliette Goodrich
- Justin Andrews
- Andrea Nakano
- Vern Glenn
- Dennis O’Donnell
- Gianna Franco