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'''Elizabeth "Liz" Kate Claman''' (born ], ]) is the co-anchor of the ] morning television program '']''. Previously, Claman was the co-host of the programs '']'' and '']'' and the anchor of the CNBC newsmagazine program '']''. Claman also served as a substitute anchor for '']'' before ] left ] for ] in 2004. '''Elizabeth Kate Claman''' (born December 12, 1963) is the anchor of the ] show ''The Claman Countdown''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/feature/women-charge-liz-claman-ncna1264676 |title=Women in charge: Liz Claman |website=] |date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> Claman was previously the co-anchor of the ] morning television program '']''. Before that, Claman was the co-host of the programs '']'' as well as briefly co-anchored '']'' and was the anchor of the CNBC newsmagazine program '']''.


Claman also temporarily served on a rotation basis along with other anchors as a substitute for '']'' before ] left ] for ] in 2004. She is a graduate of the ].
==Education and career==
Claman was born to Canadian parents in ]. For her early education Claman went to ] in ], where she was a ] for the school radio station, ], and to ].


==Early years==
Claman earned a ] degree in ] language from the ] in 1985 and has a ] from the ]. She speaks fluent French, some Italian, Farsi and Hebrew.
Claman was born to ] parents in ], and she is one of five children. Claman's family is ], her father originates from Russia,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2010/04/07/liz-claman-is-all-in-at-fox-business-network/ |work=Chicago Tribune |first=Meg |last=James |title=Liz Claman is all in at Fox Business Network |date=April 7, 2010}}</ref><ref name=brsds>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/115939-Star_Anchors_Network_Like_Nobody_s_Business.php|title=Star Anchors Network Like Nobody's Business|publisher=Broadcastingcable.com|access-date=October 26, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local/article_fabd868c-0d6b-11e2-82d0-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Fox's Claman rekindles love affair with Cleveland|work=Cleveland Jewish News|date=October 3, 2012 |access-date=October 26, 2014}}</ref> and her mother's family is from Romania.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2014/10/22/liz-claman/
| title = Interview with Liz Claman
| first = Levine
| last = Charley J
| date = October 2014
| work = Hadassah Magazine
| access-date = November 22, 2014}}</ref> Her late<ref name="FathersDeath">{{cite news
|title = Renowned urologist Claman dies at 77
|first = Dave
|last = Deibert
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|newspaper = ]
|publisher = Postmedia Network
|location = ]
|date = January 17, 2007
|access-date = May 29, 2011
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120301012234/http://www2.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/local/story.html?id=f6fd4e62-24ba-4e8b-8623-a4f27b40f098
|archive-date = March 1, 2012
|df = mdy-all
}}</ref> father, Dr. Morris Claman, was a world-renowned
] and associate clinical professor of urology at the ] School of Medicine. Her mother is actress June Beverly Claman (née Faibish).<ref name=brsds/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2055142/|title="Kosher Organic Ranchero" Romanian Mamaliga & Scottish Shortbread with June Faibish-Claman (TV Episode 2011)|work=IMDb|access-date=October 26, 2014}}</ref> Claman attended ] in ] where she was a ] for the school radio station, ], and then attended ] where she was a friend of Peter Schiff. She has been friends with fellow ] reporter ] since the second grade.<ref>{{cite interview |last=Claman |first=Liz |subject-link=Liz Claman |interviewer=] |title=The Dennis Miller Radio Show|date=October 28, 2011 <!--|access-date=October 31, 2011-->}}</ref>


After a brief stint at ], Claman graduated from UC Berkeley with a ] degree in ] language. She also has a ] from the ].
Claman got her start in television as a production assistant for ] at Los Angeles ] ]. Claman's first on-the-air reporting job was at ] (]) followed by a stint hosting a morning talk show, '']'', at ] (]). Later, Claman served as a weekend anchor at ] (]).


==Career==
While working in local television, Claman won several local ].
Described by Vanity Fair as "...one of television's top business reporters and anchors," Claman got her start in television as a production assistant for ], ], and ] at television station ] in ], ]. Claman's first on-air reporting job was at ] in ], ], followed by a co-hosting a local morning talk show, '']'' from 1991 to 1994, at ] in ], Ohio. Later, Claman served as a weekend anchor at ] in ], ].


While working in local television, Claman became the youngest producer in the history of KCBS to win an ]. At WEWS in Cleveland, she won an Emmy for Best Morning Anchor.
In April 1998 Claman began her CNBC career as a freelancer, based in ]. (CNBC is now in ].) Six weeks into her 13-week trial period, CNBC gave Claman a long-term contract.


In April 1998, Claman began her CNBC career as a freelancer, based in ] and later in neighboring ].<ref>{{cite web
In November 2006, Claman made her debut as an author with her book ''The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received''. Claman also is writing a novel with a business theme that she expects to publish in 2007.
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|archive-date=October 10, 2009
}}</ref>


In November 2006, Claman's book, "The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received" was published.<ref>{{cite book
==CNBC show history==
| last = Claman
*'']'' (co-host from 2002 to present)
| first = Liz
*'']'' (anchor from 2003 to 2006)
| year = 2006
*'']'' (co-host fom 2002 to 2005)
| title = The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received
*'']'' (fill-in co-host from October 1998 to March 1999, co-host from March 1999 to 2002)
| publisher = Warner Business Books
*'']'' (co-host from 2000 to 2002)
| location = New York
*''This Morning's Business'' (regular fill-in anchor)
| isbn = 978-0-446-57847-9
*'']'' (regular fill-in anchor)
| url-access = registration
| url = https://archive.org/details/bestinvestmentad00clam
}}</ref> Claman started at ] on October 18, 2007, 3 days after the expiration of her non-compete contract clause with CNBC. She is currently appearing on Fox Business on the 3p and co-anchors the 4&nbsp;pm show ET with David Asman. Since she joined ] she has conducted interviews with global political and business leaders such as ], ], ], ] ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], one time NYMEX Treasurer George Gero, ] ]; ] ], ], ], and ]; former Chairman of the ] ]; former speaker of the house ]; ] Chairman ] and ]; ] Mayor ]; Israel's Finance Minister ]; Israeli President ]; and Spanish Prime Minister ]. Claman has also appeared on CBS's '']'' and on ABC's '']'' and appeared twice on ]'s '']'' with both Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah.


===Cable news show history===
==Personal==
====CNBC====
Claman resides in ] with her husband Jeff Kepnes, a Senior Producer for ''] Now'' on ], and their two children. Her father, Dr. Morris Claman, was a renowned ] and associate clinical professor of urology at the ] School of Medicine. Her mother is actress June Claman . Claman's oldest sister Danielle is an executive for ], another older sister is a Hollywood studio musician, and her younger brother is also a musician.
*'']'' (co-anchor, 2002–2007)
*'']'' (anchor, 2003–2006)
*'']'' (co-anchor, 2002–2005)
*'']'' (fill-in co-anchor, October 1998–March 1999; co-anchor, March 1999 – 2002)
*''Today's Business'' (co-anchor, 2000–2002)
*''This Morning's Business'' (fill-in anchor)
*''Before the Bell'' (fill-in anchor)


====Fox Business====
Claman is a member of the ] ] and has been featured in an article in that organization's magazine. Claman is a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister program at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services of Manhattan.
*'']'' (co-anchor, 2007–2014)
*''Countdown to the Closing Bell'' "The Claman Countdown" (anchor, 2008–Present)
*''After the Bell'' (co-anchor, 2008–2015)


==Personal life==
Claman is an active ]. She has given speeches and moderated discussions regarding women and mothers in the workplace.
Claman resides in ].<ref>{{cite news
|title = Anchored in Edgewater
|first = Virginia
|last = Rohan
|url = http://www.northjersey.com/entertainment/tv/Anchored_in_Edgewater.html
|newspaper = ]
|publisher = North Jersey Media Group
|date = December 3, 2008
|access-date = December 3, 2008
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081207002501/http://www.northjersey.com/entertainment/tv/Anchored_in_Edgewater.html
|archive-date = December 7, 2008
|df = mdy-all
}}</ref> Claman's oldest sister Danielle is an executive for Dick Wolf Films. Her second oldest sister, Holly, is an arts and antiques appraiser. Another older sister is a Hollywood studio musician, and her younger brother is also a musician.


Claman is a member of the board of directors of the ], the creator of the ]. Claman is a Tony Award voter. In December 2012, she was named one of Jewish Women International's "Woman to Watch." Claman is a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister program at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services of Manhattan. Claman also has raised more than $30 million for Building Homes For Heroes, a charity that builds custom homes for severely disabled soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Claman has spoken from the stage of the United Nations' Assembly Hall and has moderated conferences at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Claman is an avid runner who completed the ] in 2005. She is also a ]. In 2006 and 2007, Claman participated in the Jerry Ford Celebrity Cup Ski Race in ], ] sponsored by the Vail Valley Foundation charity. In 2007 Claman's ski team made the race finals.


Despite having been born with mild ],{{Citation needed|reason=Reliable source needed for claim of scoliosis|date=May 2011}} Claman is an avid runner who completed the ] in 2005<ref>{{cite web
An article in '']'' referred to Claman as
|url = https://results.nyrr.org/event/a51106/finishers
"the giant swimsuit model in a tight skirt and sweater".
|title = 2005 ING New York City Marathon Results
|date = November 6, 2005
|publisher = ]
|work = ]
|access-date = December 4, 2011
}}</ref> and she completed her first Triathlon in New York City in July 2009, finishing the Nautica Olympic-distance Triathlon in under 3.5 hours. She has since completed 6 more triathlons and, from her triathlon competitions alone, has raised more than $500,000 for Building Homes For Heroes.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=11520&submit_action=select_result&re_LN=Claman
| title = Online Race Results
| date = July 26, 2009
| work = Nautica New York City Triathlon
| publisher = The End Result Company
| access-date = April 6, 2012}}</ref> She is also a ]. In 2006 and 2007, Claman participated in the Jerry Ford Celebrity Cup Ski Race in ] sponsored by the Vail Valley Foundation charity. In 2007, Claman's ski team made the race finals.


==Quotes==
* "I'm not some delicate flower. I'm more like a Venus flytrap."


==Bibliography== ==References==
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| title = The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received
| publisher = Warner Business Books
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| id = ISBN 0-446-57847-9
}}


==External links== ==External links==
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Liz Claman
BornElizabeth Kate Claman
(1963-12-12) 12 December 1963 (age 61)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
OccupationAnchor
Notable credit(s)Certificat Supérieur de Français, member of local teams won Emmy awards
TitleBusiness News Anchor
SpouseJeff Kepnes (1999-2024)
Children2

Elizabeth Kate Claman (born December 12, 1963) is the anchor of the Fox Business show The Claman Countdown. Claman was previously the co-anchor of the CNBC morning television program Morning Call. Before that, Claman was the co-host of the programs Wake Up Call as well as briefly co-anchored Market Watch and was the anchor of the CNBC newsmagazine program Cover to Cover.

Claman also temporarily served on a rotation basis along with other anchors as a substitute for The News with Brian Williams before Williams left MSNBC for NBC News in 2004. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.

Early years

Claman was born to Canadian parents in Beverly Hills, California, and she is one of five children. Claman's family is Jewish, her father originates from Russia, and her mother's family is from Romania. Her late father, Dr. Morris Claman, was a world-renowned urologist and associate clinical professor of urology at the UCLA School of Medicine. Her mother is actress June Beverly Claman (née Faibish). Claman attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts where she was a disc jockey for the school radio station, WPAA, and then attended Beverly Hills High School where she was a friend of Peter Schiff. She has been friends with fellow Fox News reporter Claudia Cowan since the second grade.

After a brief stint at UC Santa Cruz, Claman graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French language. She also has a Certificat Supérieur de Français from the Sorbonne.

Career

Described by Vanity Fair as "...one of television's top business reporters and anchors," Claman got her start in television as a production assistant for Ann Curry, Paula Zahn, and Jim Lampley at television station KCBS-TV in Los Angeles, California. Claman's first on-air reporting job was at WSYX-TV in Columbus, Ohio, followed by a co-hosting a local morning talk show, Morning Exchange from 1991 to 1994, at WEWS-TV in Cleveland, Ohio. Later, Claman served as a weekend anchor at WHDH-TV in Boston, Massachusetts.

While working in local television, Claman became the youngest producer in the history of KCBS to win an Emmy Award. At WEWS in Cleveland, she won an Emmy for Best Morning Anchor.

In April 1998, Claman began her CNBC career as a freelancer, based in Fort Lee, New Jersey and later in neighboring Edgewater.

In November 2006, Claman's book, "The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received" was published. Claman started at Fox Business Network on October 18, 2007, 3 days after the expiration of her non-compete contract clause with CNBC. She is currently appearing on Fox Business on the 3p and co-anchors the 4 pm show ET with David Asman. Since she joined Fox Business she has conducted interviews with global political and business leaders such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, Mario Gabelli, Eric Schmidt, Steve Forbes, Sarah Palin, Jack Kemp, Robert Diamond, Richard Branson, Alan Mulally, Dennis Kozlowski, one time NYMEX Treasurer George Gero, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; Secretary of Treasury Lawrence Summers, Paul H. O'Neill, John W. Snow, and Timothy Geithner; former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Paul Volcker; former speaker of the house Newt Gingrich; U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt and Mary Schapiro; London Mayor Boris Johnson; Israel's Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz; Israeli President Shimon Peres; and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar. Claman has also appeared on CBS's The Early Show and on ABC's Good Morning America and appeared twice on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with both Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah.

Cable news show history

CNBC

  • Morning Call (co-anchor, 2002–2007)
  • Cover to Cover (anchor, 2003–2006)
  • Wake Up Call (co-anchor, 2002–2005)
  • Market Watch (fill-in co-anchor, October 1998–March 1999; co-anchor, March 1999 – 2002)
  • Today's Business (co-anchor, 2000–2002)
  • This Morning's Business (fill-in anchor)
  • Before the Bell (fill-in anchor)

Fox Business

  • Fox Business (co-anchor, 2007–2014)
  • Countdown to the Closing Bell "The Claman Countdown" (anchor, 2008–Present)
  • After the Bell (co-anchor, 2008–2015)

Personal life

Claman resides in Edgewater, New Jersey. Claman's oldest sister Danielle is an executive for Dick Wolf Films. Her second oldest sister, Holly, is an arts and antiques appraiser. Another older sister is a Hollywood studio musician, and her younger brother is also a musician.

Claman is a member of the board of directors of the American Theatre Wing, the creator of the Tony Awards. Claman is a Tony Award voter. In December 2012, she was named one of Jewish Women International's "Woman to Watch." Claman is a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister program at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services of Manhattan. Claman also has raised more than $30 million for Building Homes For Heroes, a charity that builds custom homes for severely disabled soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Claman has spoken from the stage of the United Nations' Assembly Hall and has moderated conferences at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Despite having been born with mild scoliosis, Claman is an avid runner who completed the New York City Marathon in 2005 and she completed her first Triathlon in New York City in July 2009, finishing the Nautica Olympic-distance Triathlon in under 3.5 hours. She has since completed 6 more triathlons and, from her triathlon competitions alone, has raised more than $500,000 for Building Homes For Heroes. She is also a skier. In 2006 and 2007, Claman participated in the Jerry Ford Celebrity Cup Ski Race in Vail, Colorado sponsored by the Vail Valley Foundation charity. In 2007, Claman's ski team made the race finals.


References

  1. "Women in charge: Liz Claman". NBC News. April 21, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  2. James, Meg (April 7, 2010). "Liz Claman is all in at Fox Business Network". Chicago Tribune.
  3. ^ "Star Anchors Network Like Nobody's Business". Broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  4. "Fox's Claman rekindles love affair with Cleveland". Cleveland Jewish News. October 3, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  5. Charley J, Levine (October 2014). "Interview with Liz Claman". Hadassah Magazine. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  6. Deibert, Dave (January 17, 2007). "Renowned urologist Claman dies at 77". The StarPhoenix. Saskatoon: Postmedia Network. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  7. ""Kosher Organic Ranchero" Romanian Mamaliga & Scottish Shortbread with June Faibish-Claman (TV Episode 2011)". IMDb. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  8. Claman, Liz (October 28, 2011). "The Dennis Miller Radio Show" (Interview). Interviewed by Dennis Miller.
  9. Spelling, Ian (October 2009). "From Bulls & Bears to Bergen". (201) Magazine. Archived from the original on October 10, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
  10. Claman, Liz (2006). The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received. New York: Warner Business Books. ISBN 978-0-446-57847-9.
  11. Rohan, Virginia (December 3, 2008). "Anchored in Edgewater". The Record. North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved December 3, 2008.
  12. "2005 ING New York City Marathon Results". ING New York City Marathon. New York Road Runners. November 6, 2005. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  13. "Online Race Results". Nautica New York City Triathlon. The End Result Company. July 26, 2009. Retrieved April 6, 2012.

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