Who is Willie Geist?

Willie Geist, born on May 3, 1975, in Evanston, Illinois, is an American television personality and journalist. He is well-known for co-hosting Morning Joe on MSNBC and for anchoring Sunday Today with Willie Geist. Additionally, Geist serves as a correspondent for NBC News and NBC Sports, contributing to NBC’s Olympic coverage. He’s hosted major events, such as the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting. Geist is the author of two New York Times bestsellers and the son of journalist Bill Geist. He graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University, earning a degree in political science and French.

Willie Geist’s age and birthday

Geist was born on May 3, 1975, in Evanston, Illinois, USA, making his zodiac sign Taurus.

Willie Geist’s height and weight

Geist is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall and weighs around 78 kg (172 lbs). He has brown eyes, dark brown hair, and is recognized for his warm personality and engaging smile.

Willie Geist’s educational background

Geist attended George Washington Middle School and Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where he was captain of the basketball and football teams, winning a state football title in 1991. He graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French, and served as an editor for the school’s newspaper, The Vanderbilt Hustler.

Willie Geist’s spouse and children

Geist is married to Christina Geist, a relationship that began in their teenage years. They married in 2003 and have two children: Lucie, born in 2007, and George, born in 2009.

Willie Geist’s nationality, parents and siblings

Geist is an American who was born in Evanston, Illinois. His parents are Bill Geist, a retired journalist and author, and Jody Geist, a social worker. He has a younger sister, Libby Geist Wildes, an award-winning documentary film producer.

Willie Geist’s career and TV stations

Geist has built a remarkable career in television and journalism, starting as an editor and producer for CNN Sports Illustrated. He later became a field producer and reporter for CNN Sports, covering significant events such as the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and The Masters. In 2007, Geist joined MSNBC as a substitute co-host for the morning slot from 6 to 9 a.m., eventually becoming the permanent co-host of Morning Joe alongside Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. He launched his show, Way Too Early with Willie Geist, in 2009, which aired before Morning Joe.

In addition to his work on MSNBC, Geist began substituting for Matt Lauer on the Today Show in 2010, becoming an official co-host in 2012. Since 2016, he has hosted Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist on NBC. He also serves as a correspondent for NBC News and NBC Sports, contributing to their Olympic coverage and hosting major events such as the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.

Willie Geist’s net worth and salary

He has a net worth of $14 million and generates an annual salary of $5 million.

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