Greg Gumbel is an American journalist best known for playing Host/Announcer in The NFL on CBS.
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Best Known For:The television program The NFL on CBS
Breakthrough:Became the first African-American play-by-play announcer to call a Super Bowl in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Greg Gumbel
- Full Name: Greg Gumbel
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program The NFL on CBS
- Current Role: Broadcaster
- Current Employer: CBS Sports
- Date of Birth: May 3, 1946
- Age: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Marital Status: Married
Greg Gumbel Age
Greg Gumbel is about 80 years old as of 2026. Greg Gumbel was born in 1946.
Education
He attended Loras College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Loras College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 1967
Career & Work
Greg Gumbel's career includes sports broadcasting roles with NBC Sports and CBS Sports.
Organization: NBC Sports
Role: Host and Play-by-play
Period: 1994–1998
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: Broadcaster
Period: since 1988
Details: Has served as a host and play-by-play announcer for over three decades.
Rise to Fame
Greg Gumbel rose to prominence for his role on the television show The NFL on CBS.
Notable Works
- TV Show: The NFL on CBS (Host/Announcer)
Notable Coverage
- Super Bowl XXXV - CBS Sports - 2001 - Play-by-play announcer
Greg Gumbel Family & Relationships
Greg Gumbel is married to Marcy Gumbel. He has 1 child, Michelle Gumbel.
- Father: Richard Gumbel
- Mother: Rhea Alice LeCesne
- Siblings:
- Bryant Gumbel
- Children:
- Michelle Gumbel
Lesser Known Facts
- Before his broadcasting career, he worked as a hospital supplies salesman.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Greg Gumbel
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 3, 1946
- Age: 80
- Birthday: May 3
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Richard Gumbel
- Mother: Rhea Alice LeCesne
- Siblings: Bryant Gumbel
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Marcy Gumbel
- Children: Michelle Gumbel
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Bryant Gumbel (Sibling • Brother)
