Brian Williams
Brian Williams is an American journalist who replaced Tom Brokaw in December 2004 as the anchor for NBC Nightly News.
Fast Facts
- Born: May 5, 1959 in Elmira, New York
- Attended Brookdale Community College, George Washington University, and Catholic University of America, but did not finish his degree
- Left university to intern with then-President Jimmy Carter
- Began broadcasting in 1981
- Replaced newscasting legend Tom Brokaw in 2004
- Yearly salary is reportedly more than $10 million
- Multiple Emmy Award winner
- Only network anchor to report from New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina hit
Timeline
- May 5, 1959: Born in a middle-class Irish Catholic family
- June 7, 1986: Marries Jane Stoddard
- August, 1997: Covers the death of Princess Diana
- December, 2004:
- March, 2005: Reports on the death of Pope John Paul II
- August, 2005: Is the only network anchor to covers Hurricane Katrina live from New Orleans
- April, 2007: Reports on the Virginia Tech Shooting
Career Overview
Williams started his broadcasting career in 1981 at a local Kansas TV station. Notable Williams broadcasts include his reporting in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Williams has also made self-deprecating, comedic appearances on Saturday Night Live and with the sketch comedy troupe, Upright Citizens Brigade.
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