Last Updated on: 6th May 2025, 11:19 pm
Michael Brownlee is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchor for NBC4 Los Angeles (KNBC), where he leads the station’s 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. newscasts. Since joining NBC4 in 2011, Brownlee has become a trusted presence in LATVnews, known for his engaging delivery and commitment to community-focused storytelling.(The Whois Bio)
Raised in San Diego, California, Brownlee was inspired by his parents, both of whom worked in television. His early fascination with broadcasting led him to earn a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from San Diego State University. He began his career in radio promotions before transitioning to television in 1995 as a general assignment reporter at the NBC affiliate in Yuma, Arizona. He was soon promoted to anchor and later worked as a reporter for the syndicated show Real TV. (One World Information, Fact Profiles, top-bios.com)
Prior to joining NBC4, Brownlee held various roles in Los Angeles media, including general assignment reporter and weekend anchor for My13News, fill-in anchor and reporter for the KCOP/KTTV duopoly, and a three-year stint as a general assignment reporter at CBS2.
Brownlee has been recognized with a Golden Mike Award for Best Sports Reporting and was part of the NBC4 team that won a Los Angeles-area Emmy for Best Daytime Newscast in 2020. (The Whois Bio)
Beyond the newsroom, he co-hosts NBC4’s Black History Month Special and contributes to the station’s “Life Connected” series, which highlights stories of diversity and community resilience. He also participates in events like the Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive and the Kingdom Day and Juneteenth parades.
Brownlee lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Mishel, and their two daughters. He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and continues to be a respected figure in local journalism. (diskeys.com, One World Information)
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