• Vonnie Quinn is a television and radio host, journalist, and musician
• She was born in Country Limerick, Ireland in the 1980s
• She has a Masters of Arts and Masters of Science in Journalism from Columbia University and Oxford University
• She is the host of Bloomberg Markets: Americas and Bloomberg Markets: European Close
• She has a net worth of over $700,000 and her current salary from Bloomberg is over $160,000



Known for movies



Who is Vonnie Quinn?

Vonnie Quinn was born in the 1980s in Country Limerick, Ireland, and is a television and radio host, as well as an accomplished journalist and musician. Quinn is primarily known as the host of the show “Bloomberg Markets: Americas” and “Bloomberg Markets: European Close” broadcast on New York’s Bloomberg TV. Her career has been active since 2006.

Vonnie Quinn Wiki Bio: Early Life, Family, Education

Vonnie Quinn spent her childhood in Ireland, an only child raised by parents from whom she inherited the globetrotting trait. Her mother, whose name is also Vonnie, was born in Nine-Mile-House, Tipperary and became the first woman from the county to work as a stewardess for the Pan American airline. Her father, originating from Clooneybeirne, Roscommon, was a chief civil engineer at Ireland’s electricity supply board, and also traveled the globe thanks to his job.

Before venturing into the world of journalism and television, Vonnie had a passion for music – she learned to play violin at a young age, and attended The Limerick School of Music. As a proof of her talent and skill with the violin, during her teenage years Vonnie played with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, however, towards the end of her high school education, Quinn developed an interest towards journalism, and so after she matriculated, she enrolled at the National University of Ireland where she studied Journalism. Wishing to continue her education abroad, she applied for the National University of Ireland Travelling Studentship scholarship, which she was awarded, and got the opportunity to study at Oxford University and Columbia University. Quinn decided to continue her studies at New York’s Columbia University.

Vonnie Quinn

Scholarships and Graduation

Having continued her education in the US, it did not take long for Quinn’s hard work and dedication to get noticed. In the following years, she was awarded four more scholarships – the New York Financial Writers’ Association Scholarship, the ABC Frank Reynolds Fellowship, Swiss Government Scholarship and the Lorana Sullivan Foundation Scholarship for business and financial journalism. In addition, she was also the recipient of the French Government Medal. Before graduating in 2006, Quinn completed an internship at the ABC in Washington D.C. and New York, then graduated from Columbia University with Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Journalism.

Career

Following her graduation, Quinn returned to her home country where she worked for several local newspapers, such as “The Anglo Celt”, “The Irish Music Magazine” and “The Irish Times”. However, she did not stay long in Ireland because she was offered a job at Bloomberg TV only few months after her departure from the US. She accepted the job and flew back to New York, where she started at Bloomberg TV but as a radio host. After that, she began working as an editor for “Bloomberg Businessweek”, actually the first female editor since the show’s inception. However, she gained international recognition when she became the anchor of “Bloomberg Markets Americas” show and the co-anchor of “Bloomberg Markets: European Close”.

Bloomberg Markets

As the anchor and co-anchor of two “Bloomberg Markets” shows, Quinn gets to interview Presidents, prime ministers, various legislators, CEOs, and successful entrepreneurs in the US, plus global central bankers and other important officials. The topics of her shows include discussions about macroeconomic strategies, controversies, direction of policies and markets, as well as current events from the world of finance, economy and politics. Speaking about her job, Quinn stated that ‘it’s just reporting, reporting, reporting. That’s an advantage we have here at Bloomberg – we have the resources and the chops to report’.

Personal Life

Regarding her personal life, the noted host and journalist likes to keep her love life private, so currently there is no information on whether or not she is in a relationship. Residing in New York, Quinn still has a passion for music and occasionally performs at various events in the Big Apple. She is also a golf enthusiast and can often be seen on New York’s golf courses.

Net Worth

When it comes to her overall wealth, authoritative sources have estimated that Vonnie Quinn has a net worth of over $700,000, amassed thanks to her successful career as a journalist and radio and television anchor. Her current salary from Bloomberg is reputed to be over $160,000 pa.

Social Media

The “Bloomberg Markets” anchor is active on social media. Her official Instagram account has nearly 1900 followers, and she also has an account on Twitter on which she is followed by more than 14,000 people.

Appearance and Physical Characteristics

As regards to her appearance, Quinn has a slim figure. She has medium-length hair, and is a natural brunette but sometimes dyes her hair blonde. She has brown eyes. There is no information regarding her height, weight and vital statistics.

Movies

Assistant Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Maze2017first assistant director post-production
Black 47first assistant director filming
Good Favourfirst assistant director post-production
Pebbles2016Short first assistant director
The Journey2016/IIIfirst assistant director
Sacrifice2016/IIfirst assistant director
The Martian2015first assistant director: additional photography
Personal Development2014Short first assistant director
The Canal2014first assistant director
Noble2014key second assistant director
Jimi: All Is by My Side2013second assistant director
Miraklet2013second assistant director
Mechanic2013Short first assistant director
Dark Touch2013second assistant director: Ireland
Foyle's War2013TV Series second assistant director - 2 episodes
Titanic: Blood and SteelTV Series assistant director - 12 episodes, 2012 second assistant director - 12 episodes, 2012
Neverland2011TV Mini-Series second second assistant director - 2 episodes
Hideaways2011second second assistant director
Dead Long Enough2006second assistant director
Children of Men2006key second assistant director
Whatever Love Means2005TV Movie second assistant director
Proof2005TV Series second assistant director - 1 episode
Malice Aforethought2005TV Movie first assistant director: second unit
The Mighty Celt2005second assistant director
The Clinic2003/ITV Series first assistant director - 2004-
Dead Bodies2003second assistant director
Song for a Raggy Boy2003second assistant director
Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor2003TV Movie second assistant director
Evelyn2002second assistant director
Reign of Fire2002second assistant director: additional shooting
Not Afraid, Not Afraid2001second second assistant director
Black Hawk Down2001second second assistant director
BallykissangelTV Series third assistant director - 7 episodes, 1997 second assistant director - 3 episodes, 1997 - 2001
Day One2001Short second assistant director
The Most Fertile Man in Ireland2000second assistant director
Gladiator2000second second assistant director
Chiara1999Short second assistant director
Aqua1998Short first assistant director
Lipservice1998Short third assistant director
Pete's Meteor1998third assistant director
Crush Proof1998second assistant director
Dancing at Lughnasa1998third assistant director
Saving Private Ryan1998third assistant director: Ireland
The Nephew1998second assistant director: second unit
The Wonderful World of Disney1997TV Series third assistant director - 1 episode
The Break1997trainee assistant director
The Disappearance of Finbar1996trainee assistant director
Space Truckers1996trainee assistant director
Some Mother's Son1996third assistant director: second unit
35 Aside1996Short trainee assistant director: second unit
Frankie Starlight1995trainee assistant director

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
My Bonnie2015Short

Location Management

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Trojan Eddie1996location assistant

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
My Bonnie2015Short producer

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015Festival PrizeKerry Film FestivalBest Irish ShortMy Bonnie (2015)
2015HonorsNewport Beach Film FestivalOutstanding Achievement in Filmmaking - ShortMy Bonnie (2015)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015Festival AwardMadrid International Film Festival, ESTalented New Director AwardMy Bonnie (2015)
2015Festival AwardMadrid International Film Festival, ESJury AwardMy Bonnie (2015)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

Write A Comment

Pin It