Personal Profile About Willie Geist
Willie Geist is an American television personality, journalist, and author. He is the host of Sunday Today with Willie Geist and serves as a co-anchor on MSNBC's Morning Joe. He also regularly fills in as a host on NBC's Today show and contributes to NBC News coverage for major events.
Born on May 3, 1975, in Evanston, Illinois, Geist grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he edited the student newspaper and graduated in 1997. He started journalism career behind the scenes as a producer for CNN Sports Illustrated before moving to MSNBC to host shows like Way Too Early and The Cycle.
How tall is Willie Geist
Willie Geist's height is around 6'4 (1.93 meters). He has stated that he was already tall in school and that his height helped spark his interest in basketball at the same time that he played football.
Willie Geist Wife
Willie’s wife is Christina Geist, a New York Times best-selling author and a founder of “True Giest”. They met in sixth grade at George Washington Middle School and began dating in high school. After being together for several years, the couple eventually tied the knot in 2003. They have been happily married for almost 20 years, with two of their kids.
Willie Geist Net Worth
According to published estimates on celebrities' finances, Willie Geist's net worth is estimated at $14 million. He has earned his fortune largely from journalism and TV broadcasting. He has hosted shows on NBC and MSNBC, such as co-hosting Morning Joe and anchoring Sunday Today with Willie Geist. He's also had income-generating opportunities from TV appearances, as a correspondent, and from book projects. Around $5 million is estimated to be his annual salary at NBC, although this hasn't been officially confirmed by NBC.
Willie Geist Daughter
Wllie Giest and Christina welcomed their firstborn, a daughter named Lucie Geist, in 2007. Currently, she is 19 years old. She has already graduated from college, and currently she is in her freshman year. Willie often shares glimpses of moments with his family, including when Lucie got her driving license.