Who is Lester Holt? Age, Net worth, Relationship, Height, Affair

Who is Lester Holt?

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Lester Holt, an American journalist and news anchor, rose to prominence as the host of NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC on weekdays.

What is Lester Holt’s Age?

Lester Holt was born in the Californian county of Marin on March 8, 1959. Lester Don Holt, Jr. is his full name. Pisces is his zodiac sign. His father, Lester Don Holt, Sr., and mother, June DeRozario, are his parents. His father was a technician in the Air Force.

Lester is an African American with an American nationality. Mike Swanigan, his half-brother, was a blessing in his life. Mike was previously employed by an Alaskan radio station.

He attended Rancho Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova, California, for his education. Lester used to make daily announcements over the public address system at his high school.

He was also interested in pursuing a career in journalism, so he talked his way into an internship at the KCRA television station. He attended California State University in Sacramento after graduating from high school in 1977. He failed despite attending a government university. Lester is hired by KCBS radio.

Facts of Lester Holt
Full Name:	Lester Holt
Birth Date:	April 8, 1959
Age:	62 years
Gender:	Male
Profession:	Journalist
Country:	United States
Horoscope:	Aries
Height:	6 feet 2 inches (1.88m)
Wife	Carol Hagen
Net Worth	$35 Million
Salary	$10 Million
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Birth Place	Marin County in the state of California
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African-American
Education	Cordova High School
Father	Lester Don Holt, Sr, California State University in Sacramento.
Mother	June DeRozario.
Siblings	Mike Swanigan
Kids	Stefan Holt and Cameron Holt
Instagram	Lester Holt Instagram

What is Lester Holt’s Highest point?

Lester Holt has kept his body in good shape. He stood 6 feet 2 inches tall, which was a good height for him. Aside from that, he weighs roughly 71 kg. He also has brown hair and eyes that are dark brown in tone.

What is Lester Holt WIfe, an American Journalist?

Carol Hagen, Lester Holt’s wife, was his life partner. She works as a real estate broker. On May 8, 1982, the pair shares their wedding bows. The couple had two children at the same time. Cameron Holt and Stefan Holt are their names. They were both born in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Stefan Holt, just like his father, works for WNBC. He also works as a news anchor for WNBC. On September 5, 2017, Stefan’s wife gave birth to a child. Lester and his wife were overjoyed to become grandparents.

The pair are currently enjoying their 35th wedding anniversary. Lester and Carol have never had a disagreement or misunderstood each other. Their family is blissfully settled in New York’s Manhattan.

What is Lester Holt’s Net Worth in 2022?

Lester Holt’s net worth is expected to be at $35 million as of 2022, according to celebrity net worth. At NBC, he earns around $10 million each year.

Journalists and news anchors are his main sources of income. His career brought him a large sum of money. With his earnings, he appears to be living a happy and joyful life. His net worth will undoubtedly arise in the future.

Lester Holt’s Professional Career

Lester Holt began his career as a journalist in 1981 after graduating.
He used to be a reporter and anchor for the CBS network.
He also contributed to broadcasts on Haiti, Iraq, and Somalia.
After a year, in 1982, he joined KNXT in Los Angeles as a reporter and weekend anchor.
After a year away, Lester returned to WCBS-TV as a reporter and weekend anchor.
In the year 1986, he also traveled to WBBM-TV in Chicago, where he spent 14 years anchoring the evening news.
In the year 2000, Lester Holt was a guest on MSNBC. There, he was known as ‘Iron Pants.’ Despite extended working hours, he was also able to remain focused and observant. On MSNBC, he used to host a two-hour daily newscast.
Lester began working as a replacement anchor for “NBC Nightly News” and “Today” in 2003 after three years.
Later in his career, he hosted and reported on shows such as ‘2008 Olympics,’ ‘Weekend Today,’ and ‘9/11 conspiracies theories,’ among others.
In addition, he has appeared as a reporter and anchor in a number of TV episodes and films, including “House of Cards,” “Primal Fear,” “30 Rock,” and others.
He also used to host another NBC show called ‘Dateline NBC.’
In 1990, Lester received the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for his work on CBS’s 48 Hours in No Place Like Home, and in 2012, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Pepperdine University.
He received an Honorary Doctorate from California State University, Sacramento, as well. In 2015, he was inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

FAQ

1. Is Lester Holt full black?

Holt, who was born to a black father and a Jamaican mother, dropped out of California State University in 1979 to work at a radio station in San Francisco. He began a 19-year career with CBS two years later, starting as a reporter for WCBS-TV in New York City.

2. Where is Lester Holt going?

Lester Holt is presently employed by NBC as a news anchor for Dateline NBC and NBC Nightly News on weekdays. People may be confused about him as a result of Brian Williams’s absence.