Al Roker's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Al Roker. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Al Roker is a well-known American weather presenter, journalist, television personality, and author. He is best recognized as the weather anchor on NBC's Today show and also occasionally co-hosts 3rd Hour Today. He formerly held the American Meteorological Society Television Seal.
August 20, 1954: Al Roker Born
On August 20, 1954, Albert Lincoln Roker Jr., known as Al Roker, was born. He would become an American weather presenter, journalist, television personality, and author.
1974: Worked at WHEN-TV
In 1974, Al Roker began working as a weather anchor for CBS affiliate WHEN-TV in Syracuse, New York, while still a student at SUNY Oswego.
1976: Graduated from SUNY Oswego
In 1976, Al Roker graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a B.A. in communications.
1976: Left WHEN-TV
In 1976, Al Roker left WHEN-TV (now WTVH) after completing his studies at SUNY Oswego and moved to Washington, D.C.
1983: Returned to New York City
In late 1983, Al Roker returned to New York City to work at WNBC-TV as a weekend weathercaster.
December 1984: Married Alice Bell
In December 1984, Al Roker married WNBC producer Alice Bell.
1987: Adopted Daughter Courtney
In 1987, Al Roker and Alice Bell adopted daughter Courtney as an infant.
September 16, 1995: Married Deborah Roberts
On September 16, 1995, Al Roker married TV journalist Deborah Roberts.
January 26, 1996: Received Weekday Weather Slot
On January 26, 1996, Al Roker received the regular weekday weather slot on Today after Willard Scott's semi-retirement.
November 17, 1998: Daughter Leila Born
On November 17, 1998, Al Roker and Deborah Roberts' daughter Leila was born.
July 18, 2002: Son Nicholas Born
On July 18, 2002, Al Roker and Deborah Roberts' son Nicholas was born.
November 7, 2010: Ran NYC Marathon
On November 7, 2010, Al Roker ran in the ING New York City Marathon.
November 12, 2014: Began Rokerthon
On November 12, 2014, Al Roker began a 34-hour non-stop weather forecast on NBC called "Rokerthon."
November 14, 2014: Ended Rokerthon
On November 14, 2014, Al Roker ended his 34-hour non-stop weather forecast on NBC called "Rokerthon."
March 31, 2017: Rokerthon 3
On March 31, 2017, Al Roker concluded "Rokerthon 3", visiting colleges and setting a Guinness World Record at each one.
