Born on December 29, 1967, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Ashleigh Banfield is a Canadian-American journalist widely known for her work in television news across the United States. Though Canadian by birth, Banfield built her prominent journalism career primarily in the U.S., where she has become a respected figure in broadcast journalism.
Banfield received her early education at Balmoral Hall School in Winnipeg, graduating in 1985. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Queen's University in Ontario in 1988, majoring in French and political science. Furthering her education, she completed a course in advanced French at the University of British Columbia and later pursued additional studies in French at Columbia University in 1992.
Ashleigh Banfield began her journalism career in 1988 with CJBN-TV in Kenora, Ontario. She then joined CKY-TV in Winnipeg and later worked as a producer and anchor at CICT-TV in Calgary starting in 1993. Her dedication and on-screen presence paved the way for her move to the United States, where she achieved national recognition.
Banfield's major career breakthrough came in 2000 when she joined MSNBC as a correspondent. Her in-depth reporting and distinctive appearance, notably her eyewear, made her a recognizable face on the network. She earned acclaim for her coverage, especially among younger viewers, and rose to prominence within the network.
She was on the ground reporting during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City. Despite sustaining minor injuries, Banfield remained on the scene and delivered critical live coverage during a pivotal moment in modern American history.
Banfield later joined CNN, where she hosted the program Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield, focusing on legal news and high-profile cases. Her credibility and engaging communication style strengthened her reputation as a knowledgeable legal affairs journalist.
| Birth Date: | 29 Dec, 1967 |
| Age: | 52 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | Canada United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Winnipeg |
| Education: | University of British Columbia Queen's University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian-American journalist |
| Twitter Id: | TVAshleigh |
| Spouse: | Howard Gould |
