Good-looking and quick-witted, this veteran news anchor started out as a White House intern under President Jimmy Carter before embarking on a career in broadcast journalism. After working as a reporter for a number of local East Coast stations, Williams landed in New York City on CBS. In 1993 he jumped ship to NBC and the next year became the network's chief White House correspondent. Over the next decade, he gained fame, Emmys, his own eponymous show on MSNBC, and the public's trust while covering myriad high-profile stories, including the deaths of Princess Di and John F. Kennedy Jr., and September 11. His charm and intelligence also made him a sought-after and surprisingly amusing talk-show guest. When
NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw finally retired in 2004, the adaptable Williams effortlessly slid behind his desk.
Brian Williams Fast Facts:- Wrote press releases while a student at Catholic University.
- Worked as a volunteer firefighter.
- At the start of his career, took a news reporting job in Pittsburg, KS, that paid him $146 per week.
- Named Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Committee in 1996.
- Writes a blog for msnbc.com.
- Has won three Emmys for his broadcast reporting, in 1987, 1993 and 2001.
- Brian Williams Relationships:
- Allison Williams - Daughter
- David Williams - Brother
- Dorothy Williams - Mother
- Douglas Williams - Son
- Gordon Williams - Father
- Jane Stoddard Williams - Wife
- Mary Jane Esser - Sister
- Richard Williams - Brother
- College:
- Attended Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ; attended George Washington University, Washington, DC; attended the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
