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Peter Arnett is a New Zealand-born journalist and author who has won numerous awards for his work, including two Pulitzer Prizes. He is best known for his coverage of the Vietnam War for the Associated Press, and for his work as a correspondent for CNN during the Gulf War. Arnett was born in Riverton, New Zealand, on November 13, 1934. He attended the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History. In 1962, Arnett moved to the United States and began working as a reporter for the Associated Press. He was sent to Vietnam in 1965, where he covered the war for the next four years. His reporting earned him two Pulitzer Prizes, one in 1966 and one in 1972. In the 1980s, Arnett began working for CNN, where he covered the Gulf War in 1991. He was the only Western journalist to remain in Baghdad during the war, and his reports were seen around the world. In recent years, Arnett has written several books about his experiences in Vietnam and the Gulf War. He has also appeared in several documentaries about the Vietnam War. As of 2021, Peter Arnett's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.

Popular As Peter Gregg Arnett
Occupation writer,actor,producer
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 13 November, 1934
Birthday 13 November
Birthplace Riverton, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Peter Arnett Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, Peter Arnett height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .

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Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Who Is Peter Arnett's Wife?

His wife is Nina Nguyen Thu-Nga (17 December 1964 - 1983) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Nina Nguyen Thu-Nga (17 December 1964 - 1983) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Peter Arnett Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Peter Arnett worth at the age of 90 years old? Peter Arnett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Peter Arnett's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Writer

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Timeline

2003

As he made critical remarks regarding the U.S. invasion in Iraq, his employers NBC, MSNBC and National Geographic all severed their relationships with him, although they initially had defended his opinion (31 March 2003).

1997

First western journalist to interview Osama bin Laden ( March 1997).

1981

A very experienced war correspondent, most recently for CNN which he joined in 1981 as its first Moscow bureau chief.

1966

Was awarded the 1966 Purlitzer Press in International Reporting for his work in Vietnam, where he was present between 1962 and 1975.

1934

Peter Arnett was born on November 13, 1934 in Riverton, New Zealand as Peter Gregg Arnett.