Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. was born on August 20, 1954, in Queens, New York. Raised in a Catholic household, Roker originally aspired to be a cartoonist. During his school years, he enjoyed being a member of the Cartooning and Illustration Club. He graduated from Xavier High School in Manhattan.
He went on to earn a B.A. in Communications from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1976. Before joining NBC, he gained valuable experience as a weather anchor at WHEN-TV (a CBS affiliate in Syracuse) from 1974 to 1976 and later as a weathercaster at Washington, D.C.'s WTTG from 1976 to 1978.
Roker's long-standing career at NBC includes positions at several affiliated stations, including WKYC-TV, WNBC-TV, and programs like NBC News, The Today Show, CNBC, MSNBC, Weekend Today, and special broadcasts such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He is widely recognized for covering major weather events with depth and reliability.
Beyond news, Roker also showcases his versatility by hosting shows on The Food Network. As a media entrepreneur, he manages Al Roker Entertainment, a production company established over two decades ago, which ventured into social media by premiering a live reality show on Facebook in November 2015.
Roker’s success in television has earned him an estimated net worth of $30 million. His roles on top-rated programs like Today and “Wake Up with Al” have significantly contributed to his earnings. Over the years, he has been honored with nine Emmy Awards for excellence in broadcasting.
Al Roker is married to fellow journalist Deborah Roberts, who joined NBC in 1990 as a reporter. Together, they have three children. Roker has been married three times in total.
While Roker is generally well-respected, he has experienced some controversy throughout his career. Among them are incidents such as the “Olympic logo” debate, a misunderstanding involving the White House, and criticism over a selfie taken near a car accident scene. Despite these, his career remains largely positive and influential.
Roker maintains an active social media presence with over 415,000 Twitter followers and 150,000 Instagram followers. His Twitter handle is @alroker, and his bio reads: “Husband, father, Co-Anchor on @TODAYshow. President & CEO: Al Roker Entertainment Inc and Roker Labs @Rokerlabs.”
Fans can learn more about his career and current projects on his official website, alroker.com. The site includes information on his books and the activities of Al Roker Entertainment, which continues to develop innovative media content across platforms.
Return to the previous page| 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 |
