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Lester Don Holt Jr. is an American anchor best known for NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC.

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10 Quick Facts About Lester Don Holt Jr.

  • Full Name: Lester Don Holt Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Known For: NBC Nightly News
  • Current Role: Anchor
  • Current Employer: NBC News
  • Age: 67 years old
  • Date of Birth: March 8, 1959
  • Place of Birth: Marin County, California
  • Marital Status: Married
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Lester Don Holt Jr. Age

Lester Don Holt Jr. is about 67 years old as of 2026. Lester Don Holt Jr. was born in 1959.

Lester Don Holt Jr. Height

Lester Don Holt Jr. stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.

Education

He attended California State University, Sacramento, where he studied Government.

  • California State University, Sacramento
    • Field of Study: Government
    • Period: 1977–1979

Career & Work

Lester Don Holt Jr. has worked in television journalism and broadcasting.

Organization: WCBS-TV
Role: Reporter/Anchor
Period: 1981–1982
Details: New York City
Organization: WBBM-TV
Role: Anchor
Period: 1986–2000
Details: Chicago · Anchored the news for 14 years.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Anchor
Period: 2000–2003
Organization: NBC Nightly News
Role: Anchor
Period: 2015–Present
Details: New York · Became the first African American to solo anchor a weekday network nightly news broadcast.

Rise to Fame

Lester Don Holt Jr. gained widespread recognition through the television show NBC Nightly News.

Notable Works

Notable works include NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC.

TV & Streaming

  • TV show: NBC Nightly News (Anchor, since 2015)
  • TV show: Dateline NBC (Host, since 2011)

Awards & Achievements

  • Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award

Lester Don Holt Jr. Salary

Lester Don Holt Jr. 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.

Lester Don Holt Jr. Net Worth

Lester Don Holt Jr.'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.

Lester Don Holt Jr. Family & Relationships

Lester Don Holt Jr. is married to Carol Hagen. He has 2 children, including Stefan Holt and Cameron Holt.

  • Father: Lester Don Holt Sr.
  • Mother: June Holt
  • Children:
    • Stefan Holt (1987)
    • Cameron Holt

Lesser Known Facts

  • Lester Holt plays the bass guitar and has performed with several bands.

Lester Don Holt Jr. Facts

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Lester Don Holt Jr.
  • Popular As: Lester Holt
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 8, 1959
  • Age: 67
  • Birthday: March 8
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Marin County, California

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 2 in
  • Weight: Not publicly disclosed
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Lester Don Holt Sr.
  • Mother: June Holt
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Carol Hagen

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

  • Stefan Holt (Child • Son and fellow NBC journalist)

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