Matt Lauer

Date of Birth: December 30, 1957

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Matthew Todd Lauer, known professionally as Matt Lauer, is an American television news anchor and journalist. Born on December 30, 1957, in New York City, Lauer gained prominence as the co-host of NBC’s “Today” show, a position he held from 1997 until his termination in 2017. Lauer attended Ohio University but left before graduating to pursue a career in television. He started as a producer for the news and information show “PM Magazine” and then progressed through various roles in local news, including stints in Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, and New York City. Lauer joined NBC in 1992, initially as a newsreader on “The Today Show” and later became the co-anchor of the show. He was known for his in-depth interviews and his participation in various special reports and high-profile events, including the Olympic Games and presidential inaugurations. Lauer’s career was abruptly halted in November 2017, when he was fired from NBC following allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.

5 Interesting Facts about Matt Lauer

1. Matt Lauer was a co-anchor on NBC’s “Today” show for 20 years.

2. He has interviewed multiple U.S. presidents, including Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

3. Lauer has received several awards, including Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on “Today.”

4. He was married twice and has three children.

5. Lauer’s firing from NBC was one of the notable events during the #MeToo movement.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matt Lauer

1. “I think you have to be willing to stand up for what you believe in, and you have to be willing to take the consequences.”

2. “Do I think I’m a good father? I hope so. I hope my kids think so.”

3. “I think people are fascinated by other people, and that’s why we love to read biographies, why we love to watch movies about people’s lives.”

4. “The first thing you have to do is acknowledge that you have a problem.”

5. “The world is changing, and we need to keep up.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Matt Lauer’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $80 million.

Children

Matt Lauer has three children with his second wife, Annette Roque: Jack Matthew Lauer (born in 2001), Romy Lauer (born in 2003), and Thijs Lauer (born in 2006).