Willie Geist Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2009, he was named as the "Best TV Sidekick Who Deserves His Own Show" by The Village Voice newspaper
• Earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University
• Is the brother of television producer Libby Geist
• Is the great grandson of hockey hall-of-famer Herbie Lewis
• Got his first job in the news industry as a producer for CNN Sports Illustrated
• Started out in news as the editor of his college's newspaper, The Vanderbilt Hustler
• Was primarily recognized for his coverage of sports-related events, such as the Super Bowl and the NCAA Final Four, before joining MSNBC in 2005