Al Roker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Al Roker
Occupation	TV Show Host
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1954(1954-08-20)
Age	70
Birthplace	Queens
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Leo

Al Roker Biography

Al Roker is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on August 20, 1954 in Queens, New York State, United States. Television presenter who joined NBC’s Today Show as a weatherman in 1996. In 2009, he began co-hosting the Weather Channel show Wake Up with Al.

He has been interviewed by David Letterman on a number of occasions.

Roker worked as a weather anchor for CBS affiliate WHEN-TV (now WTVH) in Syracuse, New York from 1974 until 1976, while he was enrolled at SUNY Oswego. During his time in Oswego, he also DJ’d at the campus radio station, WNYO. Following the completion of his studies, Roker moved to Washington, D.C. and took a weathercasting position at independent station WTTG, then owned by Metromedia, remaining there for much of the next two years.

Al Roker was born in Queens, New York, the son of Isabel, of Jamaican descent, and Albert Lincoln Roker Sr., a bus driver of Bahamian descent. Roker initially wanted to be a cartoonist. He was raised Catholic (in the faith of his mother) and graduated from Xavier High School in Manhattan. He worked on several projects as a member of the school’s Cartooning & Illustration Club. He attended the State University of New York at Oswego where he received a B.A. in communications in 1976.

He married Alice Bell on December 22, 1984 and after their divorce in 1994, he married Deborah Roberts on September 16, 1995. He has a son named Nicholas and a daughter named Leila.

Al Roker Net Worth

Al Roker is one of the richest TV Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Al Roker 's net worth $70 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Growing up he wanted to be a cartoonist and he worked on a number of illustration projects for his high school. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in communications from State University of New York at Oswego in 1976.

He released his first novel, The Morning Show Murders, in 2009, and followed it up with The Midnight Show Murders in 2010 and The Talk Show Murders in 2011.

Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. (born August 20, 1954) is an American weather forecaster, journalist, television personality, actor, and author. He is the current weather anchor on NBC’s Today. Roker also serves as co-host on 3rd Hour Today; although the latter not officially announced by NBC News. He has an inactive American Meteorological Society Television Seal #238.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Al Roker height 5 ft 8 in Al weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Al Roker Dating?

According to our records, Al Roker married to Deborah Roberts , Alice Bell. As of December 1, 2023, Al Roker’s is not dating anyone.

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Roker is a game show fan. From 1996–1997, he hosted a game show on MSNBC called Remember This?. He substituted for Meredith Vieira for a week of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire shows from March 5–9, 2007.

Facts & Trivia

Al Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Al Roker celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

On Thursday, June 7, 2001, Roker underwent a total knee arthoplasty (replacement, or “TKA”) on his left knee.

Top Facts about Al Roker

1. Al Roker is a weather presenter, TV and radio personality.
2. He was born on August 20, 1954 in Queens, New York.
3. Roker has been with NBC’s Today show since 1996.
4. He holds the Guinness World Record for longest uninterrupted live weather report.
5. Roker has authored several books including “Never Goin’ Back”.
6. He underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and lost over 100 pounds.
7. Roker has won multiple Emmy Awards for his work in broadcasting.
8. He is married to journalist Deborah Roberts and they have two children together.
9. Roker is an advocate for education and supports various charities.
10. His net worth is estimated to be around $70 million USD

What is Al Roker salary per year?

Al Roker is the current weather anchor on NBC’s Today, and occasionally co- hosts 3rd Hour Today. Under his current contract with NBC, Al Roker earns $11 Million dollar annual salary. Al Roker has been working with the NBC for over 40 years now, making him the longest serving television host the United States.

Is Al Roker Jamaican?

Roker was born in the borough of Queens, New York City, the son of Isabel, of Jamaican descent , and Albert Lincoln Roker Sr., a bus driver of Bahamian descent. He initially wanted to be a cartoonist. He was raised Catholic, his mother’s faith, and graduated from Xavier High School in Manhattan.

Is Al Roker daughter adopted?

In 1987, Roker and his first wife adopted a baby girl. In 2002, he underwent gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, which he said he did after failing at numerous diets. He has lost nearly 100 pounds since having the surgery. His wife is fellow journalist Deborah Roberts, who has done reporting for both ABC and CNN.

What is Al Roker nationality?

American

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