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Carl Dinnen Biography

Carl Dinnen is a British journalist who serves as a Political Correspondent for ITV News. He previously worked at ITN and Channel 4 News.

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Carl Dinnen Age And Birthday

How old is Carl Dinnen? Carl is around his 50s. However, the actual date on which he was born is currently under review. Also, Carl’s birthday celebration date and zodiac sign are not known.

Carl Dinnen Height And Weight

Dinnen’s body measurements are currently under review, including his height and weight.

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Carl Dinnen Education

For her education, Carl attended Botanic Primary School. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Social and Political Sciences from Trinity Hall College, Cambridge. Carl also attended Methodist College. Later, he pursued journalism at Cambridge University.

Carl Dinnen Family/ Parents And Siblings

Dinnen was raised by his parents, Jane Dinnen (mother) and John Dinnen (father), in Hillsborough.  His father is a retired reverend who was known for serving the Church of Ireland as the Dean of Down Cathedral. He also served as the St Malachy parish’s Rector, and he retired in 2007. Her mother, on the other hand, is a retired teacher who taught students at schools like Banbridge Academy and Dromore High School. Dinnen was raised alongside his two siblings, namely Andrew and Paul Dinnen. Andrew serves the Royal Air Force, while Paul is a teacher just like his mother.

Carl Dinnen’s Wife And Children

Carl Dinnen is married to his lovely wife, Samana Haq. The couple met as co-workers at ITN while she was a news editor for the station. The couple got married a while ago. Carl and Samana have been blessed with a son, namely Zidana.

Prior, Dinnen was married to her ex-wife, Pauline. At the time of their marriage, Carl and Pauline were blessed with a son, Harper, with whom they co-parent. At the moment, Carl is the father of two sons, Harper and Zidana.

Carl Dinnen Career

At the beginning of his career, Carl was a freelancer for a while until he got a chance to be in the ITN graduate training scheme. After the training session, he got an opportunity to work as a news reporter for ITN.

His most memorable moment in reporting was his first, which was a report on an accident that occurred in Belfast. In 2003, he joined the US troops, and he liked the experience as they went to Iraq when the invasion took place.

In January 2006, Carl joined Channel 4 News initially as a producer. He was later promoted to being the Midlands correspondent for the station. Later, he served Channel 4 News as a reporter who based his reports on defense and Irish affairs.

Dinnen joined ITV News in 2012, and he has been serving to date as a political correspondent.

Carl Dinnen’s Salary

Dinnen earns an estimated annual salary of around $98763.

Carl Dinnen Networth

Carl Dinnen has a net worth ranging between $2 million- $10 million.

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