What is Ed Harding's Net Worth? His Bio, Married, Wife, Kids, Parents, Daughter, Height, Surgery

Award-winning journalist, Ed Harding is well-known for his work on WCVB-TV. Likewise, he has received many honors, including three Boston/New England Emmys for best Anchor-News.

Caption: Picture of American Journalist Ed Harding (Photo: facebook)

Ed Harding's Parents

On December 11, 1953, Ed Harding was born to parents Robert J. Harding (father) but mother's info missing. His full name is Edward Charles Harding and birthplace is Newton, Massachusetts. Ed's father Robert was the vice president and partner of Alpha Associates of Minneapolis, a management consultant. 

He grew up in a well-established family. Having American nationality, Harding is of white ethnicity. Ed enrolled at Emerson College in Boston following his high school graduation. In the year 1975, he graduated from Emerson College.

About Ed Harding's Career

Soon after completing his graduation, Ed pursued his career. He worked as a reporter in Minnesota and Plattsburgh, New York in the early seventies. Shortly after graduation, Harding gave his full time to his career and began working with the WDSU in New Orleans until 1978. He worked at WISH-TV in Indianapolis before he landed in Boston. Also, he has hosted programming on the Indianapolis Colts. In the year 1988, he joined WCVB as a weekend sports anchor and reporter. In 2000, Ed took over as co-anchor of the EyeOpener newscast.

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He also co-anchor of the 11 PM newscast in 2004. When WCVB added those newscasts to its schedule in January 2016, he assisted with the launch of NewsCenter 5 at 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Ed served as the chief sports anchor and director of sports at WISH-TV, the Indianapolis CBS affiliate, prior to joining WCVB. He co-hosted and reported the station's annual "Indy 500" special, served as host and producer of The Colts Today, the NFL Indianapolis Colts coach's show, and anchored and produced the 6 PM and 11 PM sportscasts.

Caption: Ed Harding with his co-hosts & friends (Photo: facebook)

Also, Ed provided live reports and color commentary for Colts games on WIBC Radio for three years. Ed was selected Best TV Sportscaster by Indianapolis Magazine while he was in the Midwest and received two Indiana Associated Press honors. Likewise, Ed has already contributed more than 25 years to NewsCenter 5 as a co-anchor.

What is Ed Harding's Net Worth?

As per reports, Ed Harding has an estimated net worth of $3 Million. Well, his prime source of earnings came from his professional career as a journalist. Reports suggested, he has a salary above $50,000 but details of his actual salary yet to be out in the media.

Caption: Picture of Ed Harding sitting in the studio (Photo: facebook)

Ed has been living a comfortable life with his family. Also, he grew up in a well-established family. Therefore, he has seen and lived a lavish lifestyle.

Who is Ed Harding's Wife?

Ed Harding managed to his personal life far from the public. Likewise, he has been happily married to his wife Andrea Halpern Harding for more than 25 years. Sadly, details of their love affairs, wedding date, and venue missing. But reports suggested, they got married after years of romantic affairs & dating. Ed tied the wedding knot with his wife Andrea Halpern in a private ceremony in presence of friends and family members.

Caption: Ed Harding clicking a selfie with his wife Andrea Halpern Harding (Photo: bostonglobe) 

Ed became the father of two kids (a son & daughter). The couple shared a son Adam Harding and a daughter Caitlin Harding. His children grew up and lived their own respective life. His son Adam works as a news anchor for WGCL-TV in Atlanta. While his daughter Caitlin, a former teacher. He along with his wife Andrea lives happily in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Controversial Allegations On Ed Harding’s Daughter Caitlin

According to a news article from WCVB 5 that was published on April 16, 2021, Caitlin Harding, a Hudson middle school teacher, was accused of sexually assaulting one of her former students. According to the story, the alleged attack occurred ten years ago, and the accused has pled not guilty. Brad Bailey, Catilin's attorney, responded to the situation by claiming the accusations were untrue and questioning the sudden resurgence of the accusation after ten years.

Caption: Picture of Ed Harding kissed by his daughter Caitlin (Photo: facebook)

Additionally, Caitlin was fired from Needham School during her tenure as a teacher due to a suspected abusive relationship she had with another educator there. However, Catilin rejected the assertion and filed a lawsuit against Needham for acting improperly. The Supreme Court ordered her to avoid anyone under the age of 18 and those connected to the case, but it later released her from the sexual assault case.

About Ed Harding's Surgery and Health Issues

Well, No issues with Harding's surgery have been reported. Therefore, it's hard to tell whether he has surgery or not. Also, no reports regarding his health issues in the media. 

What's Ed Harding's Height?

Ed Harding has a height of 5 feet 5 inches or 1.67 meters tall. While his body weighs around 65 kg or 143 pounds. Likewise, Ed has hazel eyes with light brown hair.