George Stephanopoulos was born in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1961 (February 10, 1961). He is a TV host, political commentator, and former Democratic advisor.
Before his career as a TV host and journalist, Stephanopoulos was an advisor to the Democratic Party and rose to prominence as the communications director for the 1992 presidential campaign of Bill Clinton. Upon Clinton winning the election and becoming the president of the US, Sephanopoulos became White House communications director. He was later appointment as a senior advisor for policy and strategy, before departing in December 1996.
Is George Stephanopoulos Greek?
Yes, he is Greek on both sides of his family. Stephanopoulos was born in Fall River, Massachusetts 1961 (February 10, 1961). He is the son of Nickolitsa “Nikki” Gloria (née Chafos) and Robert George Stephanopoulos. Both his parents are of Greek descent.
His father is a Greek Orthodox priest and dean emeritus of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. His mother was the director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America National News Service for many years. In his youth, he became a follower of the Greek Orthodox faith, and long considered entering the priesthood.
