Joe Birch Biography
Joe Birch is a renowned American journalist currently working as the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. news anchor at Action News 5 Monday through Friday. In 2018, Joe celebrated 40 years of service to Action News 5 and its viewers. On the day he graduated from Christian Brothers University, he accepted an opportunity to work for Tennessee’s first television station. Joe has spent his entire career serving Action News 5 viewers.
Joe was named to the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2009, the Emmy Award-winning news anchor was inducted into the Silver Circle of the Mid-South Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Joe has covered Action News 5 from coast to coast and around the world. In 1986, he spent three weeks in the People’s Republic of China to cover a visit by representatives of the Memphis In May International Festival, which recognized China in 1987.
In 1992, the Birch was dispatched to Italy to film a documentary about the Vatican Museums’ Memphis-bound Wonders cultural series show. He met Pope John Paul II during the assignment and taped their conversation for transmission on Action News 5. “The people of Memphis extend you their warmest greetings,” Joe informed the Holy Father. “God-a-bless-Tennessee,” the Pontiff said in a Polish accent. Joe later spent 25 days in Atlanta, covering the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games for Memphis and the Mid-South.
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Closer to home, Joe has received awards from the National Council on Problem Gambling for his findings on the positive and negative economic and social effects of casinos in the Mid-South. For his charity and social efforts, Birch has received various honors. Joe was awarded by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in December 2016 for 15 years of participation in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend since its inception in 2002. During the St. Jude Marathons and Half Marathons, he has raised more than $100,000.
Joe is the co-founder and long-time race director of the Orion 5K Run-Walk for St. Patrick Community Outreach, Inc. It’s a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves children and families in 38126, the city’s poorest zip code. A total of 1,708 runners and their families participated in the 2018 Orion 5K, which concluded with a spectacular party on the east side of FedExForum.
Birch visited New York City in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks to deliver the $527,000 Action News 5 raised for the United Way of New York City and the agencies and people they serve.
Joe Birch Age
How old is Joe Birch? Birch is very private about her personal life and hence has not disclosed his age and date of birth. It is therefore unclear when he celebrates his birthday. We are keeping tabs closely to keep you posted soon.
Joe Birch Wife
Is Joe Birch married? Yes. Birch is happily married to Memphian Robyn Davis Birch. The couple walked down the aisle in 1983 and is blessed with two sons, namely; Joseph III and Matthew.
Joe Birch Family
Birch has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. Therefore, he has not disclosed details about his parents and siblings. We promise to update you once the details are available.
Joe Birch Height
Birch stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches tall with a moderate weight.
Joe Birch Net Worth
How much is Joe Birch worth? Birch has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as a broadcast journalist.
Joe Birch Salary
Birch earns an approximate annual salary of between $40,000 – $110,500.
Joe Birch Achievements
Joe was selected “Newsmaker of the Year” by the Memphis Gridiron Show, Inc. in 2009, an honor he values because it was previously conferred on Joe’s hero, Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Birch also received the Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP/Memphis Chapter) Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year award in 2009, as well as the Ave Maria Award for years of dedication to the Ave Maria Nursing Home in Bartlett, Tennessee. He became the 14th recipient of the Maurelian Medal, Christian Brothers University’s highest honor for contribution to the university or community, in 2008.
Diversity Joe was named 2008 Humanitarian of the Year alongside four other Memphisians for their community service by Memphis (formerly the National Council of Christians and Jews). Birch has awarded the St. Peter the Rock Award in 2008 for his contributions to St. Peter Villa, the nursing home and rehabilitation center where Joe’s beloved father spent the last year and a half of his life.
The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association established the Joe Birch Media Award in 2007. This was to recognize those who use communication tools to educate the community about MIFA’s wide range of services. Joe was the first to receive the award.
