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
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
