Willie Geist is a journalist and TV personality. He is best known for co-hosting MSNBC’s Morning Joe and co-anchoring Sunday Today with Willie Geist. He is also an author and publisher.
Fast Facts
| Real name | Willie Geist |
| Nickname | Willie |
| Date of birth | 03 May 1975 |
| Age | 48 years old |
| birthplace | Evanston, Illinois |
| citizenship | America |
| Profession | Reporter, Host, Co-anchor |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Body weight | 78 kg |
| Hair colour | chocolate |
| Eye color | chocolate |
| Net worth | $12 million |
Willie Geist’s Age & Early Life
Willie Geist was born in Evanston, Illinois on May 3, 1975. William Russell Geist was his name. He is of German descent. He is the eldest son of Bill and Jody Geist (mother). Bill, his father, is a retired novelist and columnist. Libby Geist is his younger sister. Libby works for ESPN as a documentary film producer. Herbie Lewis, their great-grandfather, is a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.
In terms of schooling, he attended George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood. He continued his high school education at Ridgewood High School. Geist played basketball and football as a quarterback in high school. He then enrolled at Vanderbilt University. He is a member of the Tennessee chapter of Alpha Phi Delta Theta at the University. During their undergraduate years, he was editor of the Vanderbilt Hustler, the student newspaper.
Willie Geist Height & Weight
Willie Geist has brown eyes and brown hair. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 78 kg.
Willie Geist Net Worth
What is Willie Geist’s net worth? He is estimated to have a net worth of $12 million in 2023. His annual salary as an NBC TV personality stands at $5 million. Additionally, he earns money through his publishing work and book royalties.
Career
Willie Geist began his career as an editor and producer for CNN Sports. He later became a channel producer and correspondent. He has covered the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Tours, and The Masters during that time. Moving forward, in late 2007, he joined MSNBC as a co-host for the 6-9 am time slot. In September 2007, he was named co-host of NBC News’ Morning Joe, a morning news and talk program.
Then, in July 2009, he presented Way Too Early with Willie Geist, a weekend morning program. The following year, he took over as host of Today, replacing Matt Lauer. The following year, he released the comic novel American Freak Show. In 2012, he co-anchored many programs with Brian Williams, including Watch What Happens, Too Early and Rock Center. Moving forward, in 2014, he released his book, Good Talk, Dad, which became a New York Times Bestseller co-written with his father, Bill. He is currently engaged to Morning Joe, the Today Show and Sunday Today, NBC, where he co-anchors and serves as a news correspondent with Willie Geist.
Willie Geist Husbands & Marriages
Who is Willie Geist’s husband? Willie Geist has a happy marriage with Christina Sharkey. He first met Christina in high school. They have been in love with each other ever since. They finally got married on May 24, 2003 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, after dating for a long time. The couple has two children: a daughter, Lucie (born June 14, 2007), and a son, George (born July 8, 2009).
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