Willard Scott Biography

Fast Facts

• Actively supports the organization Meals on Wheels
• After studying philosophy and religion at American University, Scott began his career in 1950 as an NBC page
• Best known for his extensive career in television and radio news, most notably "The Today Show․"
• Known for portraying the original Ronald McDonald
• Appears as Santa Claus for children's events held at the White House
• Was married to his wife for 43 years at the time of her death in 2002
• Was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by his classmates during high school