Scott Pelley

PersonBorn Jul 28, 1957 (age 68)San Antonio, Texas, USA

American journalist

Jun 1, 2026

Scott Pelley

Scott Cameron Pelley (born July 28, 1957) is an American journalist and author. He has been a correspondent and anchor for CBS News for over 31 years. Pelley is known for his role as a correspondent on the CBS News magazine 60 Minutes. From 2011 to 2017, he served as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, during which the broadcast experienced its highest ratings in over a decade. Pelley also served as CBS News's chief White House correspondent from 1997 to 1999. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Pelley graduated from Coronado High School and earned a degree in journalism from Texas Tech University.

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Buzz Score17.2

Daily update · June 1, 2026

Scott Pelley ranks #63 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 17.2. Scott Pelley peaked at #10,862 of all time (May 19 - Jun 17, 2025). Scott Pelley ranks #10,694 over the past 365 days.

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#63

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1.9

#10,862Overall rank

May 19 - Jun 17, 2025

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60 Minutes

Correspondent · 1 ep · 1968 – Present

12.5

60 Minutes

Self - Reporter · 3 ep · 1968 – Present

12.5

60 Minutes

Self - Correspondent · 5 ep · 1968 – Present

12.5

60 Minutes

Self · 13 ep · 1968 – Present

12.5

CBS Evening News

Self - Anchor · 694 ep · 1961 – Present

Self - Guest Host · 1 ep · 1954 – Present

0.1

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