Matt Lauer Age, Controversies, Wife, Family, Biography, Facts & More

Bio
Full Name	Matthew Todd Lauer
Nickname	Matt
Profession	American Television Journalist
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters - 178 cm in meters - 1.78 m in feet inches - 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.)	in Kilograms - 70 kg in Pounds - 154 lbs
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper (Semi-Bald)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	December 30, 1957
Age (as in 2016)	59 Years
Birth Place	New York City, New York, U.S.
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Capricorn
Signature
Nationality	American
Hometown	New York City, New York, U.S.
School	Not Known
College/University	Scripps College of Communication, School of Media Arts and Studies, Ohio University
Educational Qualification	An undergraduate degree from Ohio University
Family	Father- Jay Robert Lauer (a bicycle-company executive) Mother- Marilyn Lauer (a boutique owner) Brother- Not Known Sister- Not Known
Religion	Not Known
Ethnicity/Race	Romanian Jewish
Hobbies	Reading, Traveling
Controversies	• In September 2006, his wife Roque filed for divorce on the pretext of cruel and inhumane treatment from Lauer. However, they reconciled later. • On November 29, 2017, NBC fired him as host of the "Today Show" over allegations of sexual harassment.
Girlfriends, Affairs and More
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Marital Status	Married
Girlfriends/Affairs	Nancy Alspaugh
Wife/Spouse	Nancy Alspaugh, Emmy award-winning Television Producer (m. 1981; div.1988) Annette Roque, Model
Marriage Date	October 3, 1998 (With Annette Roque)
Children	Sons- Jack Matthew (born 2001), Thijs (born 2006) Daughter- Romy (born 2004)
Money Factor
Salary	$28,000,000 (annually)
Net Worth (approx.)	$60 million (as in 2017)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Matt Lauer

Does Matt Lauer smoke?: Not Known

Does Matt Lauer drink alcohol?: Yes

During his youth, his parents divorced.

In 1997, his father died.

In early 1997, he replaced longtime host Bryant Gumbel; becoming the co-host of The Today Show.

He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University at the age of 39.

Previously, Lauer had dropped out of Ohio University in the spring of 1979.

In 1979, he began his television career for WOWK-TV in Huntington, West Virginia as a producer of the noon newscast.

During the initial phase of his career, Lauer moved around the country, hosting some talk programs in Philadelphia, Boston, Providence, and Richmond.

In the 1980s, he also worked for ESPN.

In 1990, the Kushner-Locke Company hired him to host a pilot called “Day In Court,” produced by veteran producer David Sams. David Sams was the same person, who helped to launch “The Oprah Winfrey” Show into national syndication.

In January 1994, he became a full-time news anchor for “The Today Show.”

Apart from “The Today Show,” Lauer also hosted programmes on MSNBC and the Discovery Channel.

From 1998 to 2011, Lauer embarked on an annual 5-day, globe-spanning adventure called- “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?” It gave an opportunity to Lauer to visit various locations around the World.

In 2005, in an interview, To Cruise argued with Lauer about postpartum depression and psychiatry and called Lauer “Glib.” However, 3 years later in December 2008, Cruise regretted the exchange and arm wrestled Lauer publicly.

In early 2006, he had a guest appearance as himself on a live episode of Will & Grace.

In November 2006, Lauer, along with his daughter Romy, hosted the Sesame Street direct-to-DVD show- “Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together.”

On June 19, 2007, Lauer interviewed Prince William and Prince Harry.

In the 2009 film, “Land of the Lost,” Lauer appeared as himself in the beginning and again at the end of the film.

On June 3, 2009, Lauer served as the Class Day speaker at Harvard University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies.

Lauer co-hosted the opening ceremonies of several Olympic Games- the 2008 Summer Olympics, the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2016 Summer Olympics.