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 best known as the weather anchor on NBC's Today show. He also occasionally co-hosts 3rd Hour Today. Roker formerly held the American Meteorological Society's 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., who would become a well-known weather presenter, journalist, television personality, and author, was born.

1974: Worked at WHEN-TV

In 1974, Al Roker began working as a weather anchor for CBS affiliate WHEN-TV in Syracuse, New York.

1976: Left WHEN-TV

In 1976, Al Roker concluded his role as a weather anchor for CBS affiliate WHEN-TV in Syracuse, New York, upon completion of his studies at SUNY Oswego.

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 his college girlfriend, Mary Puglisi, on the day they graduated from SUNY Oswego.

1978: Hired at WKYC

In 1978, Al Roker's career with NBC began when he was hired at WKYC in Cleveland.

1983: Returned to New York City

In late 1983, Al Roker returned to New York City as a weekend weathercaster for WNBC-TV.

December 1984: Married Alice Bell

In December 1984, Al Roker married WNBC producer Alice Bell after his divorce.

1987: Adopted Daughter Courtney

In 1987, Al Roker and Alice Bell adopted a 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 officially took over the regular weekday weather slot on Today after Scott announced his 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 2010: Ran New York City Marathon

In November 2010, Al Roker participated in the New York City Marathon.

November 12, 2014: Rokerthon Began

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

November 14, 2014: Rokerthon Ended

The "Rokerthon" concluded on November 14, 2014, after a 34-hour weather forecast on NBC, raising funds for the Crowdrise Campaign to benefit the military and USO.

November 13, 2015: Rokerthon 2 Ended

On November 13, 2015, "Rokerthon 2" ended. Al Roker reported weather from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. during the week, in support of Feeding America.