| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Frank Buckley |
| Frank Buckley Mother / Mom | Toshiko Buckley |
| Wedding & Marriage / Wife / Spouse / Partner / Dating | Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | February 9, 1964. As of 2025, he is around 61 years old. |
| Where has Frank Buckley traveled to provide coverage? | Frank covered the tsunami and earthquake in Sendai, Japan in March 2011. As well as a terror plot in London, he has covered the presidential election in Tehran, Iran. |
| Children / No of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Frank Buckley is an American news anchor who is also the host of the Frank Buckley Interviews podcast.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Frank Buckley was born on February 9, 1964, at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, to Billy Joe Buckley (father) and Toshiko Buckley (née Kaneko, mother). Frank’s dad was a hospital corpsman in the US Navy who met the woman who would become his wife while on a posting in Yokosuka, Japan.
- The first two years of Frank’s life were spent in Washington, D. C., where his father had a role in the US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED).
- In 1966, Frank headed to Japan with his parents. His father had been assigned to the USS Mars, which had its posting off the coast of Vietnam.
- In 1969, he returned to the United States, settling with his family on the Sand Point Naval Air Station in Seattle, Washington.
- By 1973, Frank had forgotten how to speak Japanese, and his father had received another posting there!
- In 1976, the family returned once again to the United States, this time settling in 29 Palms, California. Frank attended high school there.
- Frank was influenced by his parents’ hard work in establishing a college fund for him despite never going to university themselves.
- He first attended first the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, California, and then the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. He graduated from USC in 1987 with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and history.
- Frank is married to Elena Pearce Buckley, and together they have two sons – Ben Buckley and Sebastian Buckley. Elena and Frank celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary in May 2023.
- He continues to reside in Los Angeles, California.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- Frank worked as an intern for newspapers The Detroit News and The L.A. Times while he was in college.
- Following his graduation, he worked in the world of television news in Palm Springs and North Carolina, then at KCAL 9 back in Los Angeles.
- Frank then became part of the CNN team as a national correspondent based in Los Angeles. While there, he spent time on the supercarrier USS Constellation of the US Navy while it was based on the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also traveled with several political campaigns, such as those of John Kerry and John Edwards.
- In June 2005, Buckley joined KTLA, where he became the co-anchor of the Emmy-winning KTLA Morning News.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- In March 2011, Frank was on the ground in Sendai, Japan, reporting on the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake that ravaged the region.
- He was also on the ground to report from London and Tehran.
- Frank’s podcast, Frank Buckley Interviews, is one of the few podcasts hosted by TV news personalities.
- He is on the board of the Asian American Journalists Association in Los Angeles, and is also part of the US-Japan Council.
- Buckley is very passionate about contributing to charity, and frequently volunteers.
- Frank’s son Ben was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 12 during a routine annual doctor’s visit. Despite being seemingly healthy and active in sports, Ben’s diagnosis came as a surprise. In early 2022, a special event took place at the JDRF Southern California Chapter to raise money for type one diabetes research. The extravaganza was hosted by Frank, who was later surprised to be honored as the gentleman of the evening. The event featured a tribute to Frank, acknowledging his dedication to the cause over the years. The surprise for Frank was meticulously planned, involving the coordination of various elements behind the scenes. The entire Buckley family, including Frank’s wife and sons, played a part in creating a truly special evening.
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Now, I realize that Frank is half Japanese not half Filipino. Thanks for the great information!