Albert Lincoln Roker Jr.
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Best Known For:The television program Today
Breakthrough:Became full-time weather anchor on NBC's Today in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Albert Lincoln Roker Jr.
- Full Name: Albert Lincoln Roker Jr
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Known For: The television program Today
- Current Role: Weather and feature anchor
- Current Employer: NBC
- Date of Birth: August 20, 1954
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York
- Marital Status: Married
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. Age
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. is about 72 years old as of 2026. Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. was born in 1954.
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. Height
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
He attended State University of New York at Oswego, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
- State University of New York at Oswego
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: 1972–1976
Career & Work
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr.'s career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Weather Anchor
Period: 1996–Present
Details: New York, NY
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Today.
- TV Show: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Host, 1995-Present) — Annual holiday coverage
- TV Show: Today (Anchor, 1996-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Morning Program
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. Family & Relationships
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr is married to Deborah Roberts. He has 3 children, including Courtney Laga and Leila Roker.
- Father: Albert Lincoln Roker Sr
- Mother: Isabel Roker
- Children:
- Courtney Laga (1987)
- Leila Roker (1998)
- Nicholas Albert Roker (2002)
Lesser Known Facts
- Al Roker initially wanted to be a cartoonist and is an avid collector of animation art.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Albert Lincoln Roker Jr
- Popular As: Al Roker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 20, 1954
- Age: 71
- Birthday: August 20
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Albert Lincoln Roker Sr
- Mother: Isabel Roker
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Roberts
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Deborah Roberts (Spouse • Wife; ABC News journalist)
- Savannah Guthrie (Colleague • Today Show co-anchor)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alroker
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/alroker
