Tim Russert

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tim Russert
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	May 7, 1950(1950-05-07)
Age	74
Date Of Death	2008-06-13
Birthplace	Buffalo
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Taurus

Tim Russert Biography

Tim Russert is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on May 7, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, United States. MSNBC broadcast journalist who later became host of the interview show on a weekly basis Meet the Press.

Prior to his tragic passing, the journalist was considered to be one in the elite group of TV journalists of the world, just as Before his untimely death, he was one of the most influential television journalists in the world much like Barbara Walters..

In accordance with the American journalistic standard established in the 1950s, the public announcement of Russert’s death was withheld by the wire services and his network’s competitors, until Russert’s family had been notified. Retired NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw then delivered, live on NBC, CNBC, and MSNBC, the breaking news of his death. NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was on assignment in Afghanistan and could not anchor the special report. CBS and ABC also interrupted programming to report Russert’s death. Armen Keteyian reported the news for CBS and Charles Gibson reported for ABC. Russert had just returned from a family vacation in Rome, Italy, where he had celebrated his son’s graduation from Boston College. While his wife and son remained in Rome, Russert had returned to prepare for his Sunday television show.

Timothy John Russert (May 7, 1950 – June 13, 2008) was an American television journalist and lawyer who appeared for more than 16 years as the longest- serving moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press. He was a senior vice president at NBC News, Washington bureau chief and also hosted an eponymous CNBC/MSNBC weekend interview program. He was a frequent correspondent and guest on NBC’s The Today Show and Hardball. Russert covered several presidential elections, and he presented the NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey on the NBC Nightly News during the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Time magazine included Russert in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008. Russert was posthumously revealed as a 30-year source for syndicated columnist Robert Novak.

He was married He married Maureen Orth in 1983. He has a son named Luke Russert. in 1983. He has one son who is who is named Luke Russert.

Tim Russert Net Worth

Tim Russert is one of the richest Journalist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tim Russert 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The year was 1972 when he received his degree at the age of 22 from John Carroll University.

He was the longest-running moderator of Meet the Press after 16 years.

Russert was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of Elizabeth “Betty” (née Seeley; January 9, 1929 – August 14, 2005), a homemaker, and Timothy Joseph “Big Russ” Russert (November 29, 1923 – September 24, 2009), a sanitation worker. Elizabeth and Joseph were married for 30 years, before separating in

1976. Russert was the only son and the second of four children; his sisters are Betty Ann (B.A.), Kathleen (Kathy) and Patricia (Trish). His parents were Catholics, and he had German and Irish ancestry. He received a Jesuit education from Canisius High School in Buffalo.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tim Russert height 5 ft 10 in Tim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Tim Russert Dating?

According to our records, Tim Russert married to Maureen Orth. As of December 1, 2023, Tim Russert’s is not dating anyone.

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Russert made a cameo appearance in 1995 on the critically acclaimed police drama, Homicide: Life on the Street. He played the cousin of fictional Baltimore homicide detective Megan Russert. He was mentioned by name again on the show in 1996, when it was said that he had introduced his “cousin” to a French diplomat, with whom she then went abroad. Homicide executive producer Tom Fontana attended the same Buffalo high school as Russert.

Facts & Trivia

Tim Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tim Russert celebrates birthday on May 7 of every year.

I don’t think the public was, at that time, particularly receptive to hearing it,” Russert says. “Back in October of 2002, when there was a debate in Congress about the war in Iraq—three-fourths of both houses of Congress voted with the president to go. Those in favor were so dominant. We don’t make up the facts. We cover the facts as they were.

Did Tim Russert pass away?

June 13, 2008

What is Tim Russert famous for?

Tim Russert, byname of Timothy John Russert, Jr., (born May 7, 1950, Buffalo, New York, U.S.—died June 13, 2008, Washington, D.C.), American journalist who, as moderator (1991–2008) of the television program Meet the Press, was one of the most influential political commentators of his day.

What does Luke Russert do today?

Professions

Who replaced Tim Russert?

NBC’s political director took over for David Gregory in what was described as an effort to make the show “the beating heart of politics, the place where newsmakers come to make news, where the agenda is set.” A 12th person, Tom Brokaw, served as host on a temporary basis following the death of Tim Russert.

Where is David Gregory today?

David Michael Gregory (born August 24, 1970) is an American television personality and the former host of NBC News’ Sunday morning talk show Meet the Press. Gregory has served as a CNN political analyst since 2016.