Matt Lauer
Television host and news anchor
Born
December 30th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A television personality and journalist, this individual served as a co-anchor for NBC's 'Today' from 1997 until 2017. His work in the news industry spanned several decades, including on-air roles in local news and roles on national broadcasts. Early career involved reporting for outlets including the local NBC affiliate in New York City. Throughout the tenure on 'Today', conducted numerous high-profile interviews and reported live from various global events.
Co-anchored NBC's 'Today' show
Conducted live broadcasts from the Olympics
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