Tom Brokaw is an American journalist and retired news anchor for NBC News.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC Nightly News
Breakthrough:Appointed main anchor of NBC Nightly News, leading the network's flagship news program for over two decades in 1982
10 Quick Facts About Tom Brokaw
- Full Name: Tom Brokaw
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television program NBC Nightly News
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Date of Birth: February 6, 1940
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Webster, South Dakota
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Meredith Lynn Auld
Tom Brokaw Age
Tom Brokaw is about 86 years old as of 2026. Tom Brokaw was born in 1940.
Tom Brokaw Height
Tom Brokaw stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.
Education
He attended University of South Dakota, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
- University of South Dakota
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Period: 1962
Career & Work
Tom Brokaw's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC Nightly News, a news outlet and Today Show.
Organization: NBC Nightly News
Role: Anchor and Managing Editor
Period: 1982–2004
Details: New York, NY
Organization: Today Show
Role: Host
Period: 1976–1981
Rise to Fame
Tom Brokaw rose to prominence for his role on the television show NBC Nightly News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NBC Nightly News and The Greatest Generation.
Television
- TV Show: NBC Nightly News (Anchor, 1982-2004) — Longtime anchor
Books
- Book: The Greatest Generation (Author, 1998) — Best-selling historical book
Tom Brokaw Family & Relationships
Tom Brokaw is married to Meredith Lynn Auld.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tom Brokaw
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 6, 1940
- Age: 86
- Birthday: February 6
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Webster, South Dakota
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Meredith Lynn Auld
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
