Bryant Gumbel biography
Bryant Gumbel is an American journalist, sportscaster, and television personality. He is best known for working on NBC’s “Today” as a co-host for 15 years. Gumbel has hosted the critically acclaimed HBO investigative series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel since 1995, which the Los Angeles Times has dubbed “TV’s best sports show.” In 2012, he received the Peabody Award.
Bryant went to school and graduated from the De La Salle Institute in Chicago. He also attended Bates College and majored in Russian history in 1970. In addition, he also obtained honorary doctorates from Bates, Xavier, Holy Cross, Providence College, and Clark Atlanta University.
Gumbel began his career in 1972, working at KNBC-TV as a sportscaster. In 1975, he was hired by NBC Sports as a co-host. He co-hosted his National Football League GrandStand pre-show with Jack Buck. Furthermore, he worked for the show for about seven years and left to work on “The Today Show”. While working at NBC, Bryant hosted many sporting events. They included College Basketball, Major League Basketball, and the National Football League.
He returned to NBC to work as a presenter covering the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics and then the PGA Tour in 1990. Bryant then joined Today and worked for about fifteen years. Furthermore, he went to work at CBS as a presenter for a news magazine called Public Eye with Bryant Gumbel from 1997 to 1998.
Afterwards, he joined the CBS show “The Early Show” and worked as a co-host. On May 17, 2002, Gumbel left the show. Bryant appeared on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and interviewed Jerry Seinfeld on Today. Additionally, Gumbel spoke about his illness with Regis Philbin on Live with Regis and Kelly. He said there were some tumors around his lungs. In October 2009, he had surgery on the tumor near his lungs.
Bryant Gumbel’s Age
How old is Bryant Gumbel? Bryant It is 73 years from 2021. He he was born Bryant Charles Gumbel in September 29, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Furthermore, Bryant celebrates his birthday on September 29 every year.
Bryant Gumbel Height | Weight
gumbel is approximately height of 5’9″ (1.75m) and weighs 80kg.
Bryant Gumbel family
gumbel was born from your mother Rhea Alicea city official, and his father Richard Dunbar Gumbel, a judge. Furthermore, both of Bryant’s parents are of Louisiana Creole descent. Furthermore, her surname originated from her great-great-grandfather. He grew up in Chicago. your younger brother Greg Gumbel is also a sportscaster like him. Gumbel’s sisters are Rhonda Gumbel and Renee Gumbel.
Bryant Gumbel’s wife
gumbel he picked up married for June Baranco in 1973 and divorced her in 2001. June accused Bryant of cheating with a mistress for a few years, which led to the divorce. After the divorce, he had to give away properties from the Westchester estate and Upper East Side apartment. Furthermore, they have two children and raised them in semi-rural Waccabuc, upstate New York City. On August 24, 2002, he married again to Hilary Quinlan. I.
Bryant Gumbel Net Worth
gumbel have an estimate net worth of $25 million. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a journalist and sportscaster.
Bryant Gumbel Salary
gumbel get an estimate annual salary of $6 million.
