Anderson Hays Cooper (born June 3, 1967) is an American journalist, author, and television personality. He is the primary anchor of the
CNN news show
Anderson Cooper 360°. The program is normally broadcast live from a New York City studio; however, Cooper often broadcasts live on location for
breaking news stories. From September 2011 to May 2013, he also served as host of his own eponymous syndicated daytime talk show,
Anderson Live.