Al Roker

Date of Birth: August 20, 1954

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Albert Lincoln Roker Jr., known to millions as Al Roker, is a beloved American television personality, weather forecaster, actor, and author. Born on August 20, 1954, in Queens, New York, Roker has become a staple in American television, particularly known for his work on NBC’s “Today.” Roker’s career in broadcasting began while he was a student at the State University of New York at Oswego, where he worked at the campus radio station, and continued with various weather and anchoring positions in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. In 1978, he joined the NBC family, and by 1996, he became the weather anchor on “Today,” a position that skyrocketed him to national fame. Beyond his television career, Roker is an accomplished author, having penned several books, including “Don’t Make Me Stop This Car: Adventures in Fatherhood” and “The Storm of the Century.” He has also appeared in various television shows and movies, often playing himself, and has won numerous awards for his contributions to journalism and broadcasting.

5 Interesting Facts about Al Roker

1. Al Roker holds the Guinness World Record for the longest uninterrupted live weather broadcast, lasting 34 hours.

2. He is a recipient of multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on “Today.”

3. Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and has since been a vocal advocate for weight loss and healthy living.

4. He is an accomplished author, with several bestsellers to his name, including novels and health-related books.

5. Al Roker has made cameo appearances in numerous films and TV shows, including “Sharknado 2” and “Seinfeld.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Al Roker

1. “I have no illusions about my looks. I think my face is not a face you would lose in the crowd.”

2. “I always consider myself the luckiest person in the world.”

3. “I think I am one of those people who is happiest when I’m working.”

4. “When you start to really know someone, all his physical characteristics start to disappear. You begin to dwell in his energy, recognize the scent of his skin. You see only the essence of the person, not the shell.”

5. “I don’t make plans because life is short and unpredictable – much like the weather.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Al Roker’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $70 million.

Children

Al Roker has three children. He has a daughter, Courtney Roker, from his first marriage to Alice Bell. From his marriage to Deborah Roberts, he has a daughter, Leila Roker, and a son, Nicholas Albert Roker.