Peter Van Sant Bio, Age, Marital Status, Net Worth and 48 hours
Introduction:
Peter Van Sant is an American television news reporter and correspondent born in Seattle, Washington, United States. He currently works for 48 Hours. He entered KMVT-TV in Twin Falls, Idaho, in 1975. He also operated for Cedar Rapids-based KCRG-TV from 1976 through 1977, and from 1977 through 1978 for Omaha-based KETV.
Name | Peter Van Sant |
Age | 71 years old as of 2024 |
Date of Birth | 21 February 1953 |
Birthday | 21 February |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Nationality | American |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Profession | Television News Reporter, Correspondent |
Height | 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) |
Weight | 65 kg (124 lbs) |
Father | Not Known |
Mother | Not Known |
Siblings | Not Known |
Wife and Kids | Pam Van Sant, a son Gill, 31, and a daughter Ellie |

Early Life and Educational Background
Born on February 21, 1953, in Seattle, Washington. Van Sant graduated cum laude from Washington State University in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications.
Van Sant was born in Seattle, Washington. He has not provided any details about his parents. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We promise to keep you updated as soon as the information is available.
- Ethnicity: White.
- Religion: Not Available.
- Eye Color: Hazel Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
- Chest Size: Not Available.
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Marital Status
Van Sant is married to Pam Van Sant who was waitressing in New York. The pair tied the knot in 1988 and together they are proud parents of two children; a son Gill, 31, and a daughter Ellie, 24, born in December 1992 and September 1998 respectively. The family lives in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Salary
Van Sant receives an annual salary of between $25,220 -$146,400 dollars. This is Per our moderate earnings estimates for a journalist in the United States. Nevertheless, these figures may differ substantially according to the group of seniority of the worker.
How much is Peter Van Sant Net Worth?
Peter Van Sant net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. His main source of income is from his successful career as a journalist. It encompasses various assets, investments, and income streams that contribute to his overall financial standing.
48 hours
Peter is a television news reporter and journalist for 48 Hours. He furthermore reported 48 Hours Special on the Oklahoma City bombing in a documentary called Day of Reckoning. Van Sant has co-authored the book Perfectly Executed, founded on a story featured on the 48 Hours Mystery television show. In 2006, he furthermore authored the script and produced the documentary Three Days in September about the Beslan school hostage problem, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Described by Julia Roberts, the film bested Van Sant his fourth Emmy Award and was called one of the top documentaries of 2006. The documentary too won the prestigious Golden Word Award of Russia.
Peter is not known to have a brother. We promise to keep you updated as soon as the information is available.