Scott Wapner
Birth Name:
Scott Wapner
Birth Place:
Laurel, Maryland, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- His first job was doing odd jobs for a very early morning syndicated business show in Washington, D․C
- Quote: "Covering the market every day is like covering the big game․"
- Has hosted a number of documentaries for CNBC including "Hotel: Behind Closed Doors at Marriott" and the "Budweiser" episode of "American Originals
- Known for his "Fast Money Halftime Report" on CNBC, in which he offers a fast-paced review of stocks for short-term trade in the middle of the trading day
- One of his favorite books is "The Billionaires Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine," an exploration of fakery in the wine auction business
- Stated that even though he was never a Boy Scout, his motto is "Be Prepared․"
- Wanted to be a sportscaster when he was a kid, and though he ended up reporting on business instead, he did start a collection of sports memorabilia