Lara Spencer

Birth Name:

Lara Christine Von Seelen

Birth Place:

Garden City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Writer

As a nationally ranked competitive diver, she received an athletic scholarship to Pennsylvania State University, where she received her degree in broadcast journalism
Started out in the NBC Page Program and got her first job as a reporter at WDEF-TV in Chattanooga, Tenn
Was the primary host of "The Insider" for four years, until she left in 2010 and returned to "Good Morning America" as the lifestyle anchor
Creator and executive producer of NBC's game show "It's Worth What?" as well as two HGTV shows based on her passion for interior design
Her wedding with David Haffenreffer in 2000 was featured in Martha Stewart's Weddings magazine and in a segment on the "Martha's Wedding" DVD set
Her position as hostess of "Antiques Roadshow" stemmed from her passion and hobby to turn yard-sale finds into conservative-piece treasures
Was named All American Athlete in 1991, her senior year at college

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