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Brian Patrick Lamb Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 17, 2026: By Josphat G

Brian Patrick Lamb is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Booknotes.

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Best Known For:The television show Booknotes
Breakthrough:Founded C-SPAN, providing unprecedented television access to U.S. government proceedings in 1979

10 Quick Facts About Brian Patrick Lamb

  • Full Name: Brian Patrick Lamb
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Host
  • Current Role: Founder and executive chairman emeritus
  • Current Employer: C-SPAN
  • Date of Birth: October 9, 1941
  • Age: 84 years old
  • Place of Birth: Lafayette, Indiana
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Victoria Lamb
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Brian Patrick Lamb Age

Brian Patrick Lamb is about 85 years old as of 2026. Brian Patrick Lamb was born in 1941.

Education

He attended Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech.

  • Purdue University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Speech
    • Period: 1963

Career & Work

Brian Patrick Lamb's career includes business leadership roles with C-SPAN.

Organization: C-SPAN
Role: CEO
Period: 1979–2012

Rise to Fame

Brian Patrick Lamb rose to prominence for his role on the television show Booknotes.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: Booknotes (Host, 1989-2004)

Awards & Achievements

  • Presidential Medal of Freedom — Government — 2007 — Contributions to public life

Brian Patrick Lamb Family & Relationships

Brian Patrick Lamb is married to Victoria Lamb.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Brian Patrick Lamb
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Host
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: October 9, 1941
  • Age: 84
  • Birthday: October 9
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Place of Birth: Lafayette, Indiana

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Victoria Lamb

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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