Brian Williams is an American journalist who replaced Tom Brokaw in December 2004 as the anchor for NBC Nightly News.
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:
- -Succeeds Tom Brokaw as anchor of NBC Nightly News
- -Covers the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami
- 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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Fast Facts
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Born
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Attended Brookdale Community College, George Washington University, and Catholic University of America, but did not finish his degree
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Left university to intern with then-President Jimmy Carter
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Began broadcasting in 1981
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Replaced newscasting legend Tom Brokaw in 2004
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Yearly salary is reportedly more than $10 million
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Multiple Emmy Award winner
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Only network anchor to report from New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina hit
