Suzanne Lisa Kolber

Suzy Kolber is a pioneering American sports television anchor, veteran sideline reporter, and accomplished studio broadcast producer best known for her long career at ESPN. She was one of the original anchors of ESPN2 and later became the host of Monday Night Countdown. Kolber also worked as a sideline reporter for Monday Night Football and Sunday Night Football, becoming one of the most respected NFL broadcasters of her generation.

Overview

Suzanne Lisa Kolber's Profile

Suzy Kolber was born on May 14, 1964, in Dresher, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Upper Dublin High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications from the University of Miami in 1986. Kolber began her career as a producer and reporter at television stations in Florida. She later worked for NFL Films and several local broadcasters before joining ESPN in 1993 as one of ESPN2’s original anchors.

Kolber spent three years at ESPN before joining Fox Sports in 1996. There, she anchored Fox Sports News and covered NFL broadcasts. She returned to ESPN in 1999 and became one of the network’s leading NFL personalities. During her second stint, she hosted Monday Night Countdown, NFL Live, and NFL Insiders. She also worked as a sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football. Her ESPN career ended in 2023 after nearly 27 years with the network.

Kolber helped pave the way for women in NFL broadcasting through three decades of national television coverage. She became the first woman to receive the Maxwell Club’s Sports Broadcaster of the Year Award in 2006. Since leaving ESPN, she has maintained a lower public profile while supporting charitable initiatives.

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

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Current Shows

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Past Shows

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Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Married

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Children

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Kellyn Brady

Born 2008 · Biological child

Other parent: Eric Brady

Education

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  • Upper Dublin High School (Fort Washington, Pennsylvania)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from the University of Miami (1986)

Net Worth & Income

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  • Primary income from long-term contracts as a studio host and sideline reporter for ESPN and Fox Sports.
  • Earnings from public speaking engagements, panel moderations, and private event hosting.
  • Additional income from endorsement deals with brands, including Pepsi-Cola and Chevrolet.

Awards

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  • Local Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Sportscast Production (WTVJ-TV) (1988)
  • Maxwell Football Club Award — Sports Broadcaster of the Year (2006)
  • Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Gold Medal Award — Lifetime Achievement (2018)

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