Chris Hansen Net Worth: Height, Age

Chris Hansen Net Worth reflects the long career of the American investigative journalist, television host, and media personality. Best known for To Catch a Predator on Dateline NBC, Chris Hansen built his reputation through investigative reporting and true-crime television. Chris Hansen Net Worth is estimated at around $1.5 million, with his income coming from television, journalism, producing, books, podcasts, and digital media. Today, Chris Hansen Net Worth remains closely connected to his decades-long career in investigative journalism and his continued work in true-crime media.

Chris Hansen – Quick Bio Table

Category	Matthew Rhys — Full Details
Full Name	Matthew Rhys Evans
Date of Birth	November 8, 1974
Height	Approximately 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Age	51 years old
Birthplace	Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Nationality	Welsh / British
Profession	Actor, producer and director
Years Active	1997–present
Famous For	*Philip Jennings in The Americans, Kevin Walker in Brothers & Sisters, and Perry Mason*
Parents	Glyn Evans and Helen Evans
Sibling	Rachel Evans
Education	Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
RADA Graduation	1996
Relationship Status	Long-term relationship
Partner	Keri Russell
Husband	Not applicable — Matthew Rhys is male; Keri Russell is his long-term partner, not his wife
Children	One son, Sam
Marital Status	Not publicly married
Hair Color	Dark brown
Eye Color	Blue / blue-gray
Weight	Not reliably publicly confirmed
Estimated Net Worth	Approximately $10 million
Net Worth Status	Estimated, not officially disclosed
Main Income Sources	Television, film, theater, producing and directing
Breakthrough American Role	Kevin Walker in Brothers & Sisters
Career-Defining Role	Philip Jennings in The Americans
Major Award	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2018)
Emmy-Winning Series	The Americans
Notable TV Shows	**Brothers & Sisters, The Americans, Perry Mason, Girls, The Beast in Me, Widow’s Bay**
Notable Films	**Titus, The Edge of Love, Burnt, The Post, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, The Report**
Theater Work	British and American stage productions, including Playing Burton
Directorial / Production Work	Has worked as a producer and director alongside his acting career
Welsh Connection	Strong connection to Welsh language, culture and theater
Career Category	Celebrity / Actor / Television / Film
Major Career Achievement	Emmy-winning performance as Philip Jennings in The Americans
Current Career	Actor and producer working across television, film and theater
Overall Profile	An acclaimed Welsh actor known for dramatic television roles, film performances and theater work & MORE

Chris Hansen Time Line

Year	Chris Hansen Career Timeline
1959	Born September 13, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
1981	Graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in telecommunications and began his journalism career.
1980s	Worked as a reporter and anchor for local television stations, building experience in investigative journalism.
1988	Joined WDIV-TV in Detroit as an investigative reporter and anchor.
1993	Joined NBC News as a correspondent and began covering major national and international stories.
1990s	Reported on major events including the Oklahoma City bombing, Columbine, the Unabomber, and TWA Flight 800.
2004	Became nationally recognized as the host of To Catch a Predator on Dateline NBC.
2004–2007	Hosted multiple investigations for To Catch a Predator, making it his signature television project.
2007	Published his book To Catch a Predator, focusing on online safety and investigative experiences.
2013	Ended his long association with NBC News after approximately two decades.
2015	Became host of Killer Instinct on Investigation Discovery.
2015–2016	Worked with Crime Watch Daily and developed the Hansen vs. Predator investigative segment.
2020	Expanded his career into independent digital and streaming media.
2021	Worked as an executive producer on Unseamly: The Investigation of Peter Nygård.
2022	Returned to investigative television with Takedown with Chris Hansen.
2023–2025	Continued producing true-crime videos, interviews, podcasts, and investigative content for digital audiences.
2026	Continues working as an investiga