Savannah Guthrie

Television journalist, co-anchor of Today

Savannah Guthrie - Television journalist, co-anchor of Today
Born

December 27th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A television journalist has served as co-anchor of NBC's Today since 2012. Previously worked as chief legal correspondent and a White House correspondent for NBC News. Supported coverage of major national events, including elections and the COVID-19 pandemic. Has received several awards for journalistic excellence, particularly in live reporting and breaking news coverage.

Co-anchored NBC's Today since 2012

Served as chief legal correspondent for NBC News

Covered major national events and elections

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