Ulysses Samuel "Ukee" Washington III was born in 1958 and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He developed an early interest in both athletics and music during his high school years, becoming a standout athlete while also joining the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, known as the “Elite” group. Through this choir, Washington had the opportunity to travel internationally, performing in countries including Mexico, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Russia.
He went on to attend the University of Richmond, where he became a passionate supporter of the Spiders basketball team. His charisma and talent quickly made him a well-regarded figure during his college years.
Ukee Washington is a respected American television news anchor, currently serving as the weekday evening co-anchor for KYW-TV (CBS 3) in Philadelphia. He co-anchors the 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM editions of “Eyewitness News” alongside Jessica Kartalija. Previously, he co-anchored “CBS 3’s Morning News” on The CW Philly with Erika von Tiehl and also hosted “Talk Philly” at noon with Pat Ciarrocchi.
Washington has been a key figure at KYW-TV for decades, bringing professionalism and energy to the newsroom. His long-standing presence has been instrumental in shaping local television journalism in Pennsylvania.
His father, Dr. Ulysses S. Washington, is a prominent educator and a former football coach at Delaware State University. Ukee Washington also shares a personal connection with the Philadelphia Eagles; he is the godfather of former NFL player Nate Allen, a relationship Allen once acknowledged during a radio interview.
| Birth Date: | 20 Aug, 1958 |
| Age: | 61 yrs |
| Occupations: | Sports commentator Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Philadelphia |
| Education: | University of Richmond |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American television anchor |
| Twitter Id: | UkeeWashington |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
