Lisa Ling Net Worth
Publish date: 2024-09-01
Lisa J. Ling net worth is
$8.5 Million
Lisa J. Ling Wiki Biography
Lisa J. Ling was born on 30 August 1973, in Sacramento, California, USA, of Chinese and Taiwanese ancestry. Lisa is a host, presenter and journalist, best known for being the host of a variety of shows including “The View”, “This is Life with Lisa Ling”, and “The Job”. She’s worked on a variety of shows, and is a correspondent for CNN and the Oprah Winfrey Network. Her endeavors have helped raise her net worth to where it is now.
How rich is Lisa Ling? As of early-2016, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $8.5 million, mostly earned through a successful career in television. Aside from that, Lisa has also been well known for her journalistic work and has even collaborated at times with her sister who’s also journalist, Laura Ling. All of these helped raise her wealth.
Lisa Ling Net Worth $8.5 Million
After the divorce of Lisa’s parents, she was raised by her father and aspired to be a journalist. She studied and matriculated from Del Campo High School and then studied at the University of Southern California without graduating. Lisa started out as a host of the show “Scratch”, which was shown as more of a teen magazine show. She would then become well known for her reporting and documentaries, becoming part of Channel One News and being sent to locations such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Her work also earned her awards, and eventually she tried her hand out to become part of the series “The View”, which she succeeded in. It is said that she auditioned against 12,000 other hopefuls to earn the position. She was part of the show until 2002, and would then go back and become a reporter and journalist. She was also well known as one of the faces of the media during the September 11 attacks. In 2005, Ling became part of the show “National Geographic Explorer” and travelled to various parts of the world, reporting on things such as North Korea and the Colombia drug war. Her net worth was well established.
After this show, she joined “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, and became the show’s investigative reporter where she continued to cover events such as armies in Congo and Uganda, gang rape, child trafficking and the 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre. Ling was also offered a place in CNN’s “Planet in Peril”, where Lisa covered things such as elephant poaching and shark fishing. In 2011, “Our America with Lisa Ling” started on The Oprah Winfrey Network and would run for five seasons. One of Lisa’s latest works has been a documentary series with CNN entitled “This is Life with Lisa Ling”.
For her personal life, it is known that Ling married in 2007, to Paul Song and they currently reside in Santa Monica, California. They have a daughter who interestingly was announced during a talk show with Anderson Cooper. Her younger sister Laura has also become known for journalistic work similar to her sister’s and they’ve collaborated on a book together – “Somewhere Inside: One Sister’s Captivity in North Korea and the Other’s Fight to Bring Her Home”, which was published in 2010.
| Full Name | Lisa Ling |
| Net Worth | $8.5 Million |
| Salary | $8.5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 30, 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | Sacramento, California, USA |
| Height | 5' 5" (1.65 m) |
| Profession | Producer, TV host, presenter, journalist, writer |
| Education | Del Campo High School, University of Southern California |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Paul Song (m. 2007) |
| Children | Ray Ling Song, Jett Ling Song |
| Parents | Mary Ling, Doug Ling |
| Siblings | Laura Ling |
| Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Ling |
| Twitter | https://twitter.com/lisaling |
| Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisalingstagram/?hl=en |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005149 |
| Nominations | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host, News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Programming – Long Form, News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism – Long Form |
| Movies | National Geographic: World's Most Dangerous Gang (2006), National Geographic: Iraq's Guns for Hire, Seoul Sisters (2014) |
| TV Shows | “The View” (1999-2002), “This is Life with Lisa Ling” (2015), “The Job” (2013), Our America with Lisa Ling (2011-2014) |
| # | Quote |
|---|
| 1 | I hope my desire to travel so much isn't forever because it's not the most conducive lifestyle for a relationship or a family by any means. (People, 2003) |
| 2 | On being nervous as a co-host on The View (1997): Coming from an Asian culture, I was always taught to respect my elders, to be a better listener than a talker. But if I didn't think it was a challenge I wouldn't have done it. (Psychology Today Magazine, Jan/Feb 2003) |
| 3 | Our time on Earth is so random. Try to accomplish things you have always dreamt of while you can. I know it sounds cliché, but the biggest lesson I have learned is that life is precious; enjoy it while it lasts. (Psychology Today Magazine, Jan/Feb 2003) |
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 42, a daughter named Ray Ling Song on June 6, 2016. Child's father is her husband, Paul Song. |
| 2 | Release of her book, "Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home" by Lisa with Laura Ling. [2010] |
| 3 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 39, a daughter named Jett Ling Song on March 8, 2013. Child's father is her husband, Paul Song. |
| 4 | Miscarried her future 1st child with her husband Paul Song at 7 weeks of pregnancy. [June 2010] |
| 5 | (May 26, 2007) Married her boyfriend of a year, Paul Song, after a 4 month engagement. |
| 6 | Co-hostess of The View (1997) from 1999 to 2002. |
| 7 | Correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986). |
| 8 | Correspondent for National Geographic Explorer (1985). |
| 9 | Older sister of Laura Ling. |
| 10 | Wore a bright red Vivienne Tam dress for her wedding. |
| 11 | Was previously engaged to entrepreneur Philip Levine. |
| 12 | Ran the Boston Marathon in order to raise money for pediatric cancer charities. She finished the race in 4 hours, 34 minutes, and 18 seconds. Lisa raised about $80,000 for charity. [April 2001] |
| 13 | Supported Ralph Nader during the 2000 presidential election. |
| 14 | Admitted in the Mar. 2001 issue of "In Style" that the kitchen of her newly purchased New York City apartment is: (1) barely used (she & Rick order out all the time), and (2) decorated with various framed pictures of the late great martial arts hero Bruce Lee. |
| 15 | Attended the University of Southern California, but dropped out after her junior year |
| 16 | Her middle name is the Chinese word meaning wisdom. |
| 17 | Was an anchor on Channel One, a controversial news program for school children usually played during the school day. |
All pictures
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| This Is Life with Lisa Ling | 2014 | TV Series documentary executive producer - 1 episode | |
| Our America with Lisa Ling | 2011-2012 | TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes | |
| Our America with Lisa Ling: A Closer Look | 2011 | TV Movie documentary executive producer | |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Phineas and Ferb | 2011 | TV Series | Additional Voices |
| Ed | 2002 | TV Series | Dr. Judith Kim |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| ABC News Nightline | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| National Geographic Explorer | 2004 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Dr. Oz Show | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2011-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself |
| The Daily Show | 2001-2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| The View | 2000-2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Access Hollywood Live | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Insider | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| This Is Life with Lisa Ling | 2014-2015 | TV Series documentary | Herself / Herself - Hostess |
| Steve Harvey | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Panelist |
| The Queen Latifah Show | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Panelist / Herself |
| The Meredith Vieira Show | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Our America with Lisa Ling | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Herself - Host / Herself |
| Katie | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Any Given Tuesday | 2013 | Short | Herself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2008-2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Jeff Probst Show | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Herself - Host / Herself |
| Anderson Cooper 360° | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Job | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
| The Talk | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Larry King Now | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Kathy | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Good Day L.A. | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Touching Ourselves | 2012 | Short | Herself |
| The Nate Berkus Show | 2011-2012 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Guest |
| Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Big Morning Buzz Live | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Today | 2011 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| A Decade of Difference: A Concert Celebrating 10 Years of the William J. Clinton Foundation | 2011 | Documentary | Herself - Video |
| Dr. Phil | 2011 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Good Morning America | 2011 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Piers Morgan Tonight | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| National Geographic Explorer | 2004-2011 | TV Series documentary | Herself - Host / Herself / Herself - Correspondent / ... |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2005-2011 | TV Series | Herself / Reporter |
| Our America with Lisa Ling: A Closer Look | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| The Wendy Williams Show | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Miss Representation | 2011 | Documentary | Herself - Executive Producer and Host OWN's Our America |
| Oprah's Guide to OWN | 2011 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2004-2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Larry King Live | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Guest |
| Vincent Who? | 2009 | Documentary | Herself |
| Planet in Peril: Battle Lines | 2008 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2007-2008 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Pangea Day | 2008 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Who Cares About Girls? | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Herself - Correspondent |
| 2006 Asian Excellence Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
| The Tony Danza Show | 2005 | TV Series | Herself |
| The O'Reilly Factor | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Herself |
| Dennis Miller | 2005 | TV Series | Herself |
| National Geographic Ultimate Explorer | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Herself - Host |
| The Wayne Brady Show | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 1999-2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| America's Most Talented Kids | 2003 | TV Series | Herself / Celebrity judge |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| Iraq's Lost Treasure | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - host |
| I Love the '80s | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Hollywood Squares | 2000-2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 20 Teens Who Will Change the World | 2001 | | Herself - Hostess |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2001 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Day It All Changed | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Host |
| Bette | 2001 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 27th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Herself |
| Spin City | 2000 | TV Series | Herself |
| Intimate Portrait | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| ABC World News Tonight with David Muir | 1998 | TV Series | Herself - Correspondent |
| Dangerous Minds | 1996 | TV Series | Herself |
| Scratch | 1991/I | TV Series documentary | Co-Host |
| Channel One News | 1990 | TV Series | Herself / Anchor |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2014 | IDA Award | International Documentary Association | Best Episodic Series | Our America with Lisa Ling (2011) |
| 2001 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Host of a Talk or Service Show | The View (1997) |
| 2000 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Host of a Talk or Service Show | The View (1997) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2015 | IDA Award | International Documentary Association | Best Episodic Series | This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014) |
| 2008 | Emmy | News & Documentary Emmy Awards | Outstanding Informational Programing - Long Form | National Geographic Explorer (1985) |
| 2003 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Talk Show Host | The View (1997) |
| 2002 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Talk Show Host | The View (1997) |
| 2002 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Host of a Talk or Service Show | The View (1997) |
| 2001 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Talk Show Host | The View (1997) |
| 2000 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Talk Show Host | The View (1997) |
| 1999 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Host of a Talk or Service Show | The View (1997) |
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