Tom Brokaw

Date of Birth: February 6, 1940

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Tom Brokaw is an American television journalist and author, best known for his long tenure as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. Brokaw was born in Webster, South Dakota, and began his career in journalism in the 1960s. He rose to national prominence as the co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show before succeeding John Chancellor as the anchor of NBC Nightly News in 1982. Brokaw held this position until his retirement in 2004, making him one of the most recognizable faces in American news. He is also a best-selling author, with books including “The Greatest Generation,” which pays tribute to the World War II generation. Beyond his broadcast career, Brokaw has been involved in numerous charitable activities and has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to journalism and public service.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Brokaw

1. Tom Brokaw is the only person to have hosted all three major NBC News programs: The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and Meet the Press.

2. He covered the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, providing one of the most memorable reports in television history.

3. Brokaw is an avid outdoorsman and has a deep passion for fly-fishing.

4. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including multiple Emmys and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014.

5. Brokaw was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2013, a type of blood cancer, but has continued to remain active in public life.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Brokaw

1. “It’s all storytelling, you know. That’s what journalism is all about.”

2. “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.”

3. “In the real world, people are going to be skeptical of everything you say.”

4. “TV is a fickle business. I’m only good for the length of my contract.”

5. “There is a place in America to take a stand: it is public education.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Tom Brokaw’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $85 million.

Children

Tom Brokaw has three daughters: Jennifer Jean Brokaw, Andrea Brooks Simon, and Sarah Auld Brokaw. Jennifer is a physician, Andrea is an environmentalist, and Sarah is a licensed therapist.