Last Updated: 06 Oct, 2023 | Views: 464
Age: 76
Profession: Journalist
Other Profession(s): Television Personality, Sportscaster
Famous For: Co-Host Of Nbc's Today
Higher Education: Bates College
Net Worth: $25 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
Bryant Gumbel is a popular American television journalist and sportscaster. Bryant has a great career in the broadcasting profession and is renowned for his charming presence and distinctive voice.
Bryant Gumbel Early Life:
• Bryant Charles Gumbel was born in Louisiana, United States on September 29, 1948.
• He grew up in a family deeply involved in the field of journalism, with his father being a prominent newspaper editor.
Bryant Gumbel Career:
• 1972: Bryant started working at KNBC-TV in Los Angeles as a sportscaster.
• 1975: He joined NBC Sports to co-host and report for “Today.”
• 1988: Bryant became the host of “The Today Show.”
• 1997: After leaving “The Today Show,” he created his own show on HBO called “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.”
• From 1997-1998: To anchor Public Eye with Bryant Gumbel on CBS, Bryant left Today after 15 years.
• In 2006: NFL Network announced that Gumbel would commentate on their new slate of NFL games.
• 2012: As the main host for NBC Sports, Bryant received widespread acclaim for his coverage of the London Olympics.
Bryant Gumbel Awards:
• The Peabody Award is a very prestigious award. To get one means you did an exceptional job in the industry that you’re in, and Bryant got it for broadcasting journalism.
• Trumpet Award commended Bryant for the impact he made on the industry.
Bryant Gumbel Personal Life:
• Bryant is married to June Baranco since 1973.
• They have two children together, Bradley and Jillian.
• Bryant got a divorce in 2001 so he could marry Hilary Quinlan.