Vonnie Quinn (Bloomberg anchor) Wiki Biography, age, husband, pregnant
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• Vonnie Quinn is a television and radio host, journalist, and musician
• She was born in Country Limerick, Ireland in the 1980s
• She has a Masters of Arts and Masters of Science in Journalism from Columbia University and Oxford University
• She is the host of Bloomberg Markets: Americas and Bloomberg Markets: European Close
• She has a net worth of over $700,000 and her current salary from Bloomberg is over $160,000



Known for movies

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Gladiator (2000)
as Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Saving Private Ryan (1998)
as Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

The Martian (2015)
as Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Children of Men (2006)
as Second Unit Director or Assistant Director



Who is Vonnie Quinn?

Vonnie Quinn was born in the 1980s in Country Limerick, Ireland, and is a television and radio host, as well as an accomplished journalist and musician. Quinn is primarily known as the host of the show “Bloomberg Markets: Americas” and “Bloomberg Markets: European Close” broadcast on New York’s Bloomberg TV. Her career has been active since 2006.

Vonnie Quinn Wiki Bio: Early Life, Family, Education

Vonnie Quinn spent her childhood in Ireland, an only child raised by parents from whom she inherited the globetrotting trait. Her mother, whose name is also Vonnie, was born in Nine-Mile-House, Tipperary and became the first woman from the county to work as a stewardess for the Pan American airline. Her father, originating from Clooneybeirne, Roscommon, was a chief civil engineer at Ireland’s electricity supply board, and also traveled the globe thanks to his job.

Before venturing into the world of journalism and television, Vonnie had a passion for music – she learned to play violin at a young age, and attended The Limerick School of Music. As a proof of her talent and skill with the violin, during her teenage years Vonnie played with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, however, towards the end of her high school education, Quinn developed an interest towards journalism, and so after she matriculated, she enrolled at the National University of Ireland where she studied Journalism. Wishing to continue her education abroad, she applied for the National University of Ireland Travelling Studentship scholarship, which she was awarded, and got the opportunity to study at Oxford University and Columbia University. Quinn decided to continue her studies at New York’s Columbia University.

Vonnie Quinn

Scholarships and Graduation

Having continued her education in the US, it did not take long for Quinn’s hard work and dedication to get noticed. In the following years, she was awarded four more scholarships – the New York Financial Writers’ Association Scholarship, the ABC Frank Reynolds Fellowship, Swiss Government Scholarship and the Lorana Sullivan Foundation Scholarship for business and financial journalism. In addition, she was also the recipient of the French Government Medal. Before graduating in 2006, Quinn completed an internship at the ABC in Washington D.C. and New York, then graduated from Columbia University with Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Journalism.

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Career

Following her graduation, Quinn returned to her home country where she worked for several local newspapers, such as “The Anglo Celt”, “The Irish Music Magazine” and “The Irish Times”. However, she did not stay long in Ireland because she was offered a job at Bloomberg TV only few months after her departure from the US. She accepted the job and flew back to New York, where she started at Bloomberg TV but as a radio host. After that, she began working as an editor for “Bloomberg Businessweek”, actually the first female editor since the show’s inception. However, she gained international recognition when she became the anchor of “Bloomberg Markets Americas” show and the co-anchor of “Bloomberg Markets: European Close”.

Bloomberg Markets

As the anchor and co-anchor of two “Bloomberg Markets” shows, Quinn gets to interview Presidents, prime ministers, various legislators, CEOs, and successful entrepreneurs in the US, plus global central bankers and other important officials. The topics of her shows include discussions about macroeconomic strategies, controversies, direction of policies and markets, as well as current events from the world of finance, economy and politics. Speaking about her job, Quinn stated that ‘it’s just reporting, reporting, reporting. That’s an advantage we have here at Bloomberg – we have the resources and the chops to report’.

Personal Life

Regarding her personal life, the noted host and journalist likes to keep her love life private, so currently there is no information on whether or not she is in a relationship. Residing in New York, Quinn still has a passion for music and occasionally performs at various events in the Big Apple. She is also a golf enthusiast and can often be seen on New York’s golf courses.

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Net Worth

When it comes to her overall wealth, authoritative sources have estimated that Vonnie Quinn has a net worth of over $700,000, amassed thanks to her successful career as a journalist and radio and television anchor. Her current salary from Bloomberg is reputed to be over $160,000 pa.

Social Media

The “Bloomberg Markets” anchor is active on social media. Her official Instagram account has nearly 1900 followers, and she also has an account on Twitter on which she is followed by more than 14,000 people.

Appearance and Physical Characteristics

As regards to her appearance, Quinn has a slim figure. She has medium-length hair, and is a natural brunette but sometimes dyes her hair blonde. She has brown eyes. There is no information regarding her height, weight and vital statistics.

Movies

Assistant Director

Title Year Status Character
Maze 2017 first assistant director post-production
Black 47 first assistant director filming
Good Favour first assistant director post-production
Pebbles 2016 Short first assistant director
The Journey 2016/III first assistant director
Sacrifice 2016/II first assistant director
The Martian 2015 first assistant director: additional photography
Personal Development 2014 Short first assistant director
The Canal 2014 first assistant director
Noble 2014 key second assistant director
Jimi: All Is by My Side 2013 second assistant director
Miraklet 2013 second assistant director
Mechanic 2013 Short first assistant director
Dark Touch 2013 second assistant director: Ireland
Foyle’s War 2013 TV Series second assistant director – 2 episodes
Titanic: Blood and Steel TV Series assistant director – 12 episodes, 2012 second assistant director – 12 episodes, 2012
Neverland 2011 TV Mini-Series second second assistant director – 2 episodes
Hideaways 2011 second second assistant director
Dead Long Enough 2006 second assistant director
Children of Men 2006 key second assistant director
Whatever Love Means 2005 TV Movie second assistant director
Proof 2005 TV Series second assistant director – 1 episode
Malice Aforethought 2005 TV Movie first assistant director: second unit
The Mighty Celt 2005 second assistant director
The Clinic 2003/I TV Series first assistant director – 2004-
Dead Bodies 2003 second assistant director
Song for a Raggy Boy 2003 second assistant director
Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor 2003 TV Movie second assistant director
Evelyn 2002 second assistant director
Reign of Fire 2002 second assistant director: additional shooting
Not Afraid, Not Afraid 2001 second second assistant director
Black Hawk Down 2001 second second assistant director
Ballykissangel TV Series third assistant director – 7 episodes, 1997 second assistant director – 3 episodes, 1997 – 2001
Day One 2001 Short second assistant director
The Most Fertile Man in Ireland 2000 second assistant director
Gladiator 2000 second second assistant director
Chiara 1999 Short second assistant director
Aqua 1998 Short first assistant director
Lipservice 1998 Short third assistant director
Pete’s Meteor 1998 third assistant director
Crush Proof 1998 second assistant director
Dancing at Lughnasa 1998 third assistant director
Saving Private Ryan 1998 third assistant director: Ireland
The Nephew 1998 second assistant director: second unit
The Wonderful World of Disney 1997 TV Series third assistant director – 1 episode
The Break 1997 trainee assistant director
The Disappearance of Finbar 1996 trainee assistant director
Space Truckers 1996 trainee assistant director
Some Mother’s Son 1996 third assistant director: second unit
35 Aside 1996 Short trainee assistant director: second unit
Frankie Starlight 1995 trainee assistant director

Director

Title Year Status Character
My Bonnie 2015 Short

Location Management

Title Year Status Character
Trojan Eddie 1996 location assistant

Producer

Title Year Status Character
My Bonnie 2015 Short producer

Awards

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2015 Festival Prize Kerry Film Festival Best Irish Short My Bonnie (2015)
2015 Honors Newport Beach Film Festival Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking – Short My Bonnie (2015)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2015 Festival Award Madrid International Film Festival, ES Talented New Director Award My Bonnie (2015)
2015 Festival Award Madrid International Film Festival, ES Jury Award My Bonnie (2015)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia