Lester Holt is an American news anchor currently headlining NBC Nightly News, NBC Nightly News Kids Edition, and Dateline NBC. He became the permanent anchor of NBC Nightly News on June 18, 2015, after Brian Williams' demotion. Holt holds the distinction of being the first Black male solo anchor for a major network newscast, following in the footsteps of Max Robinson. His career highlights his prominence in broadcast journalism and his role as a leading figure in American news media.
On March 8, 1959, Lester Don Holt Jr. was born. He would later become a prominent American news anchor.
In 1977, Lester Holt graduated from Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova.
In 1981, Lester Holt was hired as a reporter for WCBS-TV in New York City.
In 1982, Lester Holt became a reporter and weekend anchor on KNXT in Los Angeles.
In 1986, Lester Holt moved to WBBM-TV in Chicago, where he spent 14 years anchoring the evening news.
In 1993, Lester Holt made a cameo appearance in the film "The Fugitive".
In 1996, Lester Holt made a cameo appearance in the film "Primal Fear".
In 1998, Lester Holt made a cameo appearance in the film "U.S. Marshals".
Until late 2005, Lester Holt anchored a two-hour daily newscast on MSNBC.
In 2006, Lester Holt announced the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for the USA Network.
In 2007, Lester Holt announced the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for the USA Network.
In 2008, Lester Holt hosted the Sci-Fi Channel documentary Mystery of the Crystal Skulls and announced the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for the USA Network.
In 2008, Lester Holt served as a sportsdesk reporter for NBC Sports coverage of the Summer Olympics and narrated a documentary regarding actual crystal skulls on the Sci-Fi Channel.
In 2009, Stefan Holt, Lester Holt's son, graduated from Pepperdine University.
In 2012, Lester Holt recalled that his first on-air job was as a disc jockey at a Country and Western radio station.
In 2013, Lester Holt filled in as weekday anchor for Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News during William's medical leave.
On June 18, 2015, Lester Holt was appointed as the permanent anchor of NBC Nightly News, succeeding Brian Williams.
In 2015, Lester Holt permanently replaced Brian Williams as the anchor of NBC Nightly News after Williams was suspended.
In 2015, Lester Holt received an honorary degree from California State University, Sacramento.
In January 2016, Lester Holt moderated the Democratic presidential candidates' debate.
On September 26, 2016, Lester Holt moderated the first presidential debate. His performance was considered admirable by journalists.
In 2016, Lester Holt moderated a presidential debate.
In 2016, Stefan Holt moved to the same floor as his father's Nightly News when joining WNBC.
In May 2017, Lester Holt interviewed President Trump, discussing Trump's firing of FBI director James Comey, leading to extensive media coverage.
In 2017, Lester Holt interviewed President Donald Trump, an event that was noted for his tough but appropriate questions.
In 2018, Lester Holt changed his party affiliation to independent.
In 2018, Lester Holt was ranked as the most trusted TV news anchor in America.
On May 31, 2020, Lester Holt delivered a virtual commencement speech for the 254th graduating class of Rutgers University due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Lester Holt extensively covered the COVID-19 pandemic and saw a spike in ratings alongside other evening news shows, often ending his shows with monologues.
In 2020, Lester Holt received an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Rutgers University.
In 2022, Lester Holt announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II in an NBC News Special Report.
On November 8, 2023, Lester Holt co-moderated the third GOP Primary Debate alongside Hugh Hewitt and Kristen Welker, drawing 7.5 million viewers.
In 2023, Lester Holt received an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Villanova University.
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