Matt Lauer is an American journalist and former anchor for NBC News.
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Best Known For:The television program Today
Breakthrough:Became a household name as the long-serving co-anchor of NBC's Today Show in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Matt Lauer
- Full Name: Matt Lauer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television program Today
- Current Employer: NBC News
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Birth Year: 1957
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: National
Matt Lauer Age
Matt Lauer is about 69 years old as of 2026. Matt Lauer was born in 1957.
Education
He attended Ohio University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications.
- Ohio University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Telecommunications
Career & Work
Matt Lauer's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Anchor, Today Show
Period: 1997–2017
Details: New York, NY · Long-time anchor of NBC's flagship morning news program.
Rise to Fame
Matt Lauer rose to prominence for his role on the television show Today.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Today (Anchor, 1997-2017) — Flagship morning news program on NBC
Notable Coverage
- Presidential Interviews - NBC News - Conducted numerous interviews with U.S. Presidents and world leaders
Lesser Known Facts
- Before national fame, he worked in local news at WNBC in New York City.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Matt Lauer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1957
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
