Al Roker Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2007, he was named as a member of the celebrity board for the Ronald McDonald House Charities
• Is also a supporter of the charities City Harvest, the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Foundation for AIDS Research, among others
• Graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a degree in communications in 1976
• Is the cousin of former actress Roxie Roker and musician Lenny Kravitz
• Before becoming involved with news broadcasts, he initially intended to pursue a career as a cartoonist
• Quote: "I don't make plans, because life is short and unpredictable - much like the weather!"
• Gave chef Rachael Ray her first big break when he invited her to appear on the "Today" show in 2001
• Got the first interview with President Barack Obama during his first inaugural parade
• Holds the Guinness World Record for the longest uninterrupted live weather report broadcast, completing his 34-hour broadcast in November 2014