Anderson Cooper is a person.
Anderson Hays Cooper ( born June 3 , 1967 ) is an American journalist , television personality , and author . 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 from CNN 's studios in Washington , D.C. , or 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 .