Willie Geist is an American television personality, comedian, and journalist who now serves as a co-anchor on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and NBC’s Today’s Take. He also fills in on the Today Show as a fill-in anchor. Willie Geist works for NBC News and NBC Sports as a correspondent. He also hosted the NBC Network’s Olympic coverage. He’s also a co-author of Good Talk, Dad, a New York Times bestseller book. In 2014, he collaborated on the book alongside his father, Bill Geist. He’s also the author of the New York Times bestselling book American Freak Show, which came out on October 12, 2010, and Loaded! On May 10, 2011, the book Become a Millionaire Overnight and Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks or Your Money Back! was launched. Since 1997, he has been working in the field. He is the host of Sunday Today as of 2018.

Willie Geist’s Childhood and Education

Willie Geist was born on May 3, 1975, in Evanston, Illinois, to parents Bill Geist, a well-known author, writer, and CBS News correspondent, and Jody Geist, a social worker. He is the great-grandson of Herbie Lewis, who is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He also has a documentary film producer brother named Libby Wildes.

Geist went to Ridgewood High School, which is located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He was the captain of the football and basketball teams in high school. Willie Geist earned his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He worked as an editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler, the university’s official student newspaper, while at Vanderbilt.

Willie Geist’s Professional and Biographical Information

Willie Geist began working as an editor and producer for CNN Sports Illustrated after graduating. He quickly rose through the ranks of CNN Sports’ field producer and correspondent, covering events such as the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four, and the Masters.

Because of his talent and his father’s assistance, he had an easier time finding work than others. In 2004, he joined Fox Sports Net as a writer and producer for the show I, Max, a Max Kellerman-hosted commentary show.

In 2005, he joined MSNBC as a senior producer for Tucker Carlson’s show The Situation. Later, he began working as a substitute co-host on the show’s morning show from 6 to 9 a.m. In September 2007, he was hired as a permanent co-host of Morning Joe alongside Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.

He began hosting his own 30-minute show, Way Too Early with Willie Geist, in late July 2009, which presently airs on MSNBC from 5:30 to 6 a.m. He also began working as a newsreader for the Today Show as a substitute host. However, in 2012, he revealed that he would be quitting his show Way Too Early and would begin co-hosting the Today Show’s third hour. He has also contributed to NBC Sports and NBC News’ coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Willie is one of the most sought-after journalists. He has a large net worth and a lucrative salary.

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In 2009 Best of NYC issue, Willie Geist was named “Best TV Sidekick Who Deserves His Own Show” by the village voice. In the same year, the Daily Beast named his show Way Too Early with Willie Geist one of the 25 Ways to Get Smarter in 2010. His show was also named the best cable news show to watch in 2010. He was also a guest on the Comedy Central shows The Daily Show.

Willie Geist appeared on the air for seven hours in an NBC News Special Report that aired across the United States on June 12, 2016, anchoring NBC’s coverage of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting.

He also provided voice acting in Kung Fu Panda 3, a computer-animated martial arts comedy film, in which he played Sum opposite Al Roker’s Dim.

Willie Geist’s net worth, salary, and primary source of income are all unknown.

With a $2.5 million annual income, Willie Geist’s net worth is projected to be $6 million. He has been in the profession since 1997 and, in addition to his name and renown, he has amassed a sizable net worth. His journalism work is his main source of income, and he is also a best-selling book.
With his father Bill Geist, the TV personality co-authored the book Good Talk, Dad: The Birds and the Bees…and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have in 2014. The book was a big success, and it was placed on The New York Times Best Sellers list. On Amazon, it costs $15.66 for the Hardcover edition.

An affair, Relationship, and Willie Geist

In terms of his personal life, he is a happily married man. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Christina Sharkey Geist, and has been dating her for a long time. They married in the month of May of 2003.

The couple has two children, a daughter named Lucie Joy who was born in 2007 and a son named George William who was born in 2009. The couple is happily married, with no disagreements or concerns in the relationship that could lead to a divorce. In this relationship, the husband and wife have an extremely tight bond.

Willie is a tall man, standing at six feet and four inches. He is attractive and has a nice smile. Willie Geist has a pleasant demeanor. He is one of the most accomplished journalists and comes from a well-known family.

Age, Body Dimensions, and Other Factors

Willie Geist is 44 years old as of 2019.
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He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches.
Weight: He weighs between 75 and 80 kilograms.