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 an American weather presenter, journalist, television personality, and author, most notably known as the weather anchor on NBC's Today show. He also occasionally co-hosts 3rd Hour Today. Roker previously held an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Television Seal of Approval.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

August 20, 1954: Al Roker Born

On August 20, 1954, Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. was born. He is an American weather presenter, journalist, television personality, and author, known for his work on NBC's Today show.

1976: Graduated from SUNY Oswego

In 1976, Al Roker graduated from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego with a B.A. in communications.

1976: Married Mary Puglisi

In 1976, Al Roker married Mary Puglisi, his college girlfriend, on the day they graduated from SUNY Oswego.

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 a daughter, Courtney.

September 16, 1995: Married Deborah Roberts

On September 16, 1995, Al Roker married TV journalist Deborah Roberts.

January 26, 1996: Received Regular Weekday Weather Slot on Today

On January 26, 1996, Al Roker officially took over the regular weekday weather slot on Today after Willard Scott's semi-retirement. His studio remote forecasts became a staple of the show.

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 12, 2014: Began Rokerthon

On November 12, 2014, Al Roker began a "Rokerthon", doing a non-stop, 34-hour weather forecast on NBC.

November 14, 2014: Finished Rokerthon

On November 14, 2014, Al Roker completed his 34-hour "Rokerthon" on NBC, a fundraiser for the military and USO.

November 2014: Rokerthon Started

In November 2014, Al Roker embarked on a "Rokerthon", in which he did a non-stop, 34-hour weather forecast on NBC, from 10:05 p.m. on November 12, 2014, until about 8:00 a.m. on November 14, 2014.

November 13, 2015: Rokerthon 2

From November 6 to November 13, 2015, Al Roker held a "Rokerthon 2", reporting weather from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. in support of Feeding America.