Willie Geist is a journalist and TV personality. He is well-known for co-hosting MSNBC’s Morning Joe and anchoring Sunday Today with Willie Geist. He is also an author and producer.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Willie Geist |
| Nick Name | Willie |
| Date Of Birth | May 03, 1975 |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Birthplace | Evanston, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Journalist, Host, Co-anchor |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
Willie Geist’s Age & Early Life
Willie Geist was born in Evanston, Illinois on May 3, 1975. William Russell Geist is his given name. He is of Germanic descent. He is the oldest son of Bill and Jody Geist (mother). Bill, his father, is a retired novelist and columnist. Libby Geist is his younger sister. Libby works for ESPN as a documentary film producer. Herbie Lewis, their great-grandfather, was a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.
In terms of schooling, he attended George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood. He went on to finish his high school studies at Ridgewood High School. Geist used to play basketball and football as a quarterback in high school. He afterwards enrolled at Vanderbilt University. He was a member of the Tennessee Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta at the University. During their undergraduate years, he was the editor of the Vanderbilt Hustler, the student newspaper.
Willie Geist Height & Weight
Willie Geist has brown eyes and brown hair. He measures 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs roughly 78 kg.
Willie Geist’s Net Worth
How much is Willie Geist’s net worth? He is estimated to have a net worth of $12 million as of February 2024. His annual salary as an NBC TV personality is in the $5 million level. Aside from that, he earns money through his producing job and book royalties.
Career
Willie Geist began his career as an editor and producer for CNN Sports. He then became the channel’s field producer and correspondent. He used to cover the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Tours, and The Masters at the time. Moving ahead, in late 2007, he joined MSNBC as a co-host for the 6-9 a.m. time slot. In September 2007, he was named co-host of NBC News’ Morning Joe, a morning news and conversation program.
Later, in July 2009, he presented Way Too Early with Willie Geist, a weekend morning program. The next year, he took over as Today’s host, succeeding Matt Lauer. The next year, he released the humorous novel American Freak Show. In 2012, he co-anchored many programs with Brian Williams, including Watch What Happens, Way Too Early, and Rock Center. Moving ahead, in 2014, he released his book, Good Talk, Dad, which became a New York Times Bestseller co-written with his father, Bill. He is now engaged with NBC’s Morning Joe, Today Show, and Sunday Today, where he co-anchors and serves as a news reporter with Willie Geist.
Willie Geist Husband & Marriage
Who is Willie Geist’s husband? Willie Geist has a happy marriage with Christina Sharkey. He first encountered Christina in middle school. They have been in love with one other ever since. They eventually married on May 24, 2003 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, after dating for a long time. The couple has two children: a girl, Lucie (born on June 14, 2007), and a boy, George (born on July 8, 2009).
