Longtime co-host of "Wake Up with Al" and NBC’s Today Show weatherman, Al Roker has been a prominent figure in broadcast journalism for nearly four decades. Following the cancellation of the Weather Channel’s morning show “Wake Up with Al” on October 2, 2015, he transitioned into a contributor role at The Weather Channel. The show, which debuted in 2009, ended due to high production costs.
Known for his engaging on-air presence, Roker was also noted for his lighthearted discussions on relationships and social topics during his morning segments. Though the show ended, he continues to provide valuable weather updates as a contributor.
In 2002, Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery after reaching a weight of approximately 340 pounds. Following the procedure, he successfully lost around 140 pounds. Aside from the gastric bypass, he has had a total knee arthroplasty and undergone back surgery on separate occasions.
In 2014, Al Roker made headlines by setting a Guinness World Record for the longest uninterrupted live weather report, broadcasting for 34 hours during a segment known as "Rokerthon."
In 2015, Roker launched "Rokerthon 2: Taking America by Storm," a unique initiative to become the fastest person to report the weather from all 50 U.S. states in just one week. The event, which kicked off in Hawaii on November 6, aimed to raise funds for Feeding America, supporting hunger-relief efforts nationwide.
Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, Roker has continued to manage his health post-surgery, though he reportedly still carries some abdominal weight. Of African-American heritage, his father was of Jamaican descent and his mother of Bahamian descent. Despite his years in the public eye, Roker often describes himself as a shy person, though others perceive him as outspoken, thoughtful, and progressive.
| Birth Date: | 20 Aug, 1954 |
| Age: | 65 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Queens |
| Education: | State University of New York at Oswego Xavier High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Weather presenter, television and radio personality |
| Twitter Id: | Alroker |
| Spouse: | Deborah Roberts [M. 1995] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 70 million |
