Al Roker

Weather anchor and TV personality

Al Roker - Weather anchor and TV personality
Born

August 20th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent television personality and weather anchor, gained widespread recognition as the chief meteorologist for NBC News. Worked as a weather anchor on the 'Today' show for over 30 years, providing daily weather updates and engaging with the audience. Expanded career to include various television specials and authoring several books on cooking and the weather. Notable for hosting special events such as the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Served as chief meteorologist for NBC News

Hosted the 'Today' show for over 30 years

Authored several cookbooks and weather-related publications

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