Charles Perez

Charles Perez

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1963 -

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

News anchor with news magazine show 'American Journal'. Co-anchored the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekend editions of Eyewitness News in New York City. Was the news anchor for Miami, Florida's ABC channel when he was terminated based on discriminatory behaviour regarding his sexual orientation. Former news reporter with several local television stations throughout the United States, including New York City, California and Florida. Author of his autobiography 'Confessions of A Gay News Anchorman' (2011).

See Also

• Top Television News Anchors Who Identify as LGBTQ

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.adweek.com/digital/one-time-wabc-tv-anchor-charles-perez-blasts-former-colleagues-in-new-book/
• http://www.thedailybeast.com/why-i-committed-career-suicide
• http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/charles-perez-too-gay-for-television-probably-not-6551693