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Brian Douglas Williams Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 2, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Brian Douglas Williams is an American journalist and podcast host for Netflix.

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Best Known For:The television program We're Back! With Brian Williams
Breakthrough:Named anchor of NBC Nightly News, succeeding Tom Brokaw in 2004

10 Quick Facts About Brian Douglas Williams

  • Full Name: Brian Douglas Williams
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program We're Back! With Brian Williams
  • Current Role: Podcast host
  • Current Employer: Netflix
  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1959
  • Age: 67 years old
  • Place of Birth: Ridgewood, New Jersey
  • Marital Status: Married

Brian Douglas Williams Age

Brian Douglas Williams is about 67 years old as of 2026. Brian Douglas Williams was born in 1959.

Brian Douglas Williams Height

Brian Douglas Williams stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Brookdale Community College and George Washington University.

  • Brookdale Community College
  • George Washington University

Career & Work

Brian Douglas Williams' career includes news and reporting roles with Netflix and MSNBC.

Organization: Netflix
Role: Podcast Host
Period: 2026–Present
Details: Los Angeles, CA · Hosts 'We're Back! With Brian Williams' featuring interviews.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Anchor, The 11th Hour
Period: 2016–2021
Details: New York, NY
Organization: NBC News
Role: Anchor, NBC Nightly News
Period: 2004–2015
Details: New York, NY

Rise to Fame

Brian Douglas Williams rose to prominence for his role on the television show NBC Nightly News.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes NBC Nightly News and The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.

  • TV Show: NBC Nightly News (Anchor, 2004-2015)
  • TV Show: The 11th Hour with Brian Williams (Anchor, 2016-2021)

Brian Douglas Williams Family & Relationships

Brian Douglas Williams is married to Jane Stoddard. He has 2 children, Allison Williams and Douglas Williams.

  • Father: Gordon Lewis Williams
  • Mother: Dorothy May Williams
  • Children:
    • Allison Williams (1988)
    • Douglas Williams (1991)

Lesser Known Facts

  • Brian Williams served as a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey for three years during his youth.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Brian Douglas Williams
  • Popular As: Brian Williams
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1959
  • Age: 67
  • Birthday: May 5
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Ridgewood, New Jersey

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 1 in
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Gordon Lewis Williams
  • Mother: Dorothy May Williams
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jane Stoddard

Net Worth & Income

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

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  • Allison Williams (Child • Daughter; actress (Girls, M3GAN))

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