William Geist is an American media personality (Correspondent). He was born in Champaign, Illinois. He is known for CBS News Sunday Morning and Little League Confidential.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: William Geist
- Profession: Media Personality
- Current Employer: CBS
- Current Title: Retired Correspondent
- Current Program: CBS News Sunday Morning
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Specialization: Correspondent
- Age: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: Champaign, Illinois
- Nationality: American
William Geist Age
William Geist is 81 years old (estimated). He was born in 1945, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
William Geist Height
William Geist's height has not been publicly reported.
William Geist Weight
William Geist's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
He attended institutions including University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and University of Missouri.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Qualification: BA
- Field of Study: Communications
- Education 2
- Institution Name: University of Missouri
- Qualification: MA
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: 1971
Career & Work
Career Timeline
| Role | Organization |
|---|---|
| Correspondent | CBS News Jan 1, 1987 – Jan 1, 2018 • New York, NY <p>Longtime contributor to CBS Sunday Morning</p> |
| Columnist | The New York Times Jan 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1987 • New York, NY <p>Wrote the 'About New York' column</p> |
| Reporter and Editor | Chicago Tribune Jan 1, 1972 – Jan 1, 1980 • Chicago, IL |
Rise to Fame
- Gained national recognition as a humorous and insightful correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning. (1987)
Notable Works
Notable works include CBS News Sunday Morning and Little League Confidential.
TV & Streaming
- TV show: CBS News Sunday Morning (Correspondent, 1987–2018)
Books
- Book: Little League Confidential (Author, 1992) — New York Times Bestseller
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — 1992 — NATASReporting
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — 2011 — Hollywood Chamber of CommerceTelevision
William Geist Salary
William Geist receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
William Geist Net Worth
William Geist's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
William Geist Family & Relationships
William Geist is married to Jody Geist. He has 2 children, including Willie Geist and Libby Geist.
- Children:
- Willie Geist (1975)
- Libby Geist
Lesser Known Facts
- Served as a combat photographer in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970, earning a Bronze Star.
William Geist Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Geist
- Popular As: Bill Geist
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 10, 1945
- Age: 80
- Birthday: May 10
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Champaign, Illinois
Measurements
- Height: Not publicly disclosed
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jody Geist
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Willie Geist (Child • Son; NBC News anchor)