Childhood and Education Journey of George Stephanopoulos in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of George Stephanopoulos. A timeline of key moments.
George Stephanopoulos is an American television host, political commentator, and former Democratic advisor. He co-anchors Good Morning America and hosts This Week, ABC's Sunday morning current events news program. He is known for his prominent role in political broadcasting and his earlier career in Democratic politics.
February 10, 1961: George Stephanopoulos Born
On February 10, 1961, George Robert Stephanopoulos was born. He is an American television host, political commentator, and former Democratic advisor.
1978: Graduation from Orange High School
In 1978, George Stephanopoulos graduated from Orange High School in Pepper Pike, Ohio.
1982: Graduation from Columbia University
In 1982, Stephanopoulos received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science summa cum laude from Columbia University and was the salutatorian of his class. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa his junior year and was awarded a Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
October 1994: Appearance in Friends Episode
In October 1994, Stephanopoulos was mentioned in "The One with George Stephanopoulos", in the first season of the TV series Friends. The main characters spy on him across the street.
1995: Model for Lewis Rothschild in The American President
In 1995, George Stephanopoulos was the model for the character Lewis Rothschild, played by Michael J. Fox, in the film The American President.
1996: Inspiration for Henry Burton in Primary Colors
In 1996, George Stephanopoulos served as the inspiration for the character of Henry Burton in Joe Klein's novel, Primary Colors.
1998: Henry Burton in Primary Colors film adaptation
In 1998, the character of Henry Burton, inspired by George Stephanopoulos, was portrayed by Adrian Lester in the film adaptation of Primary Colors.
2000: Most Eligible Bachelor
In 2000, George Stephanopoulos was listed in People magazine as one of the 'Most Wanted' bachelors.
2001: Marriage to Ali Wentworth
In 2001, George Stephanopoulos married Ali Wentworth at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City.
2002: Birth of First Daughter
In 2002, George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth welcomed their first daughter.
2003: Keynote Speaker at Columbia University
In 2003, George Stephanopoulos returned to Columbia University as the keynote speaker at Columbia College's Class Day.
2005: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2005, George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth welcomed their second daughter.
May 2007: Honorary Doctor of Laws from St. John's University
In May 2007, George Stephanopoulos received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from St. John's University in New York City.
