Brian Williams

Date of Birth: May 5, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: [Leave blank; Brian Williams is alive]

Biography

Brian Douglas Williams is an American journalist best known for his tenure as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, a position he held from 2004 to 2015. Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Williams began his career in broadcasting in the early 1980s. He worked for several television stations before joining NBC News in 1993, where he became the chief White House correspondent. In 2004, he was named the anchor of NBC Nightly News, succeeding Tom Brokaw. Williams garnered numerous awards for his work, including multiple Emmy Awards. However, his career faced a significant setback in 2015 when he was suspended for six months for misrepresenting events during his coverage of the Iraq War. Following his suspension, he was reassigned to MSNBC, where he hosted “The 11th Hour with Brian Williams” until his departure from NBC in 2021.

5 Interesting Facts about Brian Williams

1. Brian Williams was awarded 12 News & Documentary Emmy Awards during his career.

2. He was the first network news anchor to host “Saturday Night Live.”

3. Williams is known for his self-deprecating humor and has made numerous appearances on late-night talk shows.

4. He began his journalism career as a freelancer for the KOAM-TV in Pittsburg, Kansas.

5. Williams was the recipient of the prestigious Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2009.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Brian Williams

1. “If you start pandering to young people, you’re going to get accused of simply giving people what they want.”

2. “The day I don’t feel like I can get better, I’m no longer a journalist.”

3. “I’m a father. I am. I am the most important person in the world to two little girls who are today in their formative years of their lives.”

4. “The truth is, I’ve been very fortunate. I have a great life, I have a great family, I have a great job.”

5. “I am who I am. I can’t change for anyone.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Brian Williams’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

Brian Williams has two children: Allison Williams, an actress best known for her role in the HBO series “Girls” and the horror film “Get Out,” and Douglas Williams, who works in sports broadcasting.