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Tom Brokaw

Actor

Tom Brokaw

  • Born: 6 February 1940, Webster, South Dakota, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $70 million

Tom Brokaw is a prominent American television journalist and author, known for his role as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. He gained fame for covering significant events such as the Watergate scandal and the 9/11 attacks. Brokaw is noted for…

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About Tom Brokaw

Tom Brokaw is a prominent American television journalist and author, known for his role as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. He gained fame for covering significant events such as the Watergate scandal and the 9/11 attacks. Brokaw is noted for his distinctive voice and has received numerous awards for his impactful storytelling and journalistic integrity.

Born
6 February 1940, Webster, South Dakota, USA
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Meredith Lynn Vieira (1962-present)
Children
3 (Jennifer, Andrea, and Matthew)
Parents
Josephine Brokaw, Harold Brokaw
Estimated net worth
$70 million

Fun facts about Tom Brokaw

  • Tom Brokaw was a member of the University of South Dakota football team before pursuing a career in journalism.
  • He authored the best-selling book 'The Greatest Generation,' which highlights the experiences of those who lived through the Great Depression and World War II.

Famous Tom Brokaw quotes

“It's a great day for America.”
NBC Nightly News, 2001
“This is a moment that will be remembered.”
NBC Nightly News, 2001
“We are a nation of immigrants.”
NBC Nightly News, 2006

Tom Brokaw filmography

Cast (110)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2025The Gettysburg Address MovieSelf
2024Trump's Big FUSS: Fight for US Sovereignty MovieSelf (archive footage)1.0
2024The White House Effect MovieSelf (archive footage)6.0
2024Biden's Decision MovieSelf (archive footage)
2023Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields TVSelf (archive footage)7.5
2023Bill Russell: Legend TVSelf - Author, Journalist & Longtime Admirer of Bill7.2
2022Untold: Caitlyn Jenner MovieSelf - NBC News Anchor (archive footage)6.9
2022Endangered MovieUnknown character6.4
2022They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders MovieNarrator
2022Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure TVSelf (archive footage)8.6
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2021Fiasco TVSelf (archive footage)
2021Black Art: In the Absence of Light MovieSelf (archive footage)6.4
2020Katarina Witt - Weltstar aus der DDR MovieSelf7.0
2020Challenger: The Final Flight TVSelf (archive footage)7.1
2019Alan Pakula: Going for Truth MovieSelf6.5
2019Cola Wars MovieSelf (archive footage)7.7
2019Mike Wallace Is Here Movie(archive footage)6.5
2019We Are Columbine MovieSelf6.8
2018America's Library MovieSelf
2018Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists MovieSelf7.1
2018The Front Runner MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)5.9
2018The Mayo Clinic MovieSelf7.0
2018The 2000s TVUnknown character6.4
2018Explained TVSelf (archive footage)7.4
2018RBG MovieSelf (archive footage)7.5
2018Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media MovieSelf
20181968 MovieSelf
2017The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee MovieSelf7.5
2017Reflections on the Vietnam War MovieHost9.3
2017Hamilton: Building America MovieUnknown character7.0
2017Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold MovieSelf7.4
2017Road to 9/11 TVSelf (archive footage)8.4
2017The Nineties TVSelf (archive footage)6.9
2017Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired MovieSelf6.0
2017LA 92 MovieSelf (archive footage)7.8
2016Crashing the Party MovieSelf
2016Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words MovieSelf (archive footage)7.3
2016Jackie Robinson TVSelf7.0
2015The Making of Trump MovieSelf (archive footage)4.4
201541 on 41 MovieSelf6.5
2014All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State MovieSelf7.7
2014Iverson MovieUnknown character7.0
2014D-Day: Normandy 1944 MovieNarrator (voice)6.9
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.8
2013Home for the Holidays: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square MovieSelf
2013All the President's Men Revisited MovieSelf (uncredited)7.0
2013The Passions & Politics of Ed Edelman: An Untold Story of Leadership MovieNarrator
2012United in Anger: A History of ACT UP MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)6.9
2011iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World MovieSelf6.9
2011Vito MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
20119/11: In Our Own Words MovieHimself
2011Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird MovieSelf
2010Buccaneers & Bones TVNarrator4.0
2010America: The Story of Us MovieHimself6.4
2010Operation Yellow Ribbon MovieSelf
2010America: The Story of Us TVSelf8.2
2009Schabowskis Zettel - Die Nacht, als die Mauer fiel MovieTom Brokaw7.0
2009The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.2
2009Our Time MovieUnknown character
2009Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.9
2008Run for Your Life MovieHimself7.9
2008King MovieHost6.0
20071968 with Tom Brokaw MovieHimself4.5
2007Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed MovieSelf7.2
2007Everything's Cool MovieSelf (archive footage)8.1
2006Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire MovieNarrator
2006This Film Is Not Yet Rated MovieSelf - 1978 TV Newscaster (archive footage) (uncredited)7.1
2006Deep Throat: The Full Story of Watergate MovieSelf
2006NBC News Presents: Survivor: The Aron Ralston Story MovieHimself
2005The Colbert Report TVSelf (uncredited)7.0
2005The Colbert Report TVUnknown character7.0
2005The Greatest Generation TVUnknown character
2005Last Best Chance MovieSelf6.0
2004Celsius 41.11 MovieSelf (archive footage)5.5
2004Tanner on Tanner TVSelf10.0
2004Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
2003Journalists: Killed in the Line of Duty MovieNarrator (voice)
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2002Vertical Frontier MovieNarrator9.0
2002NBC 75th Anniversary Special MovieSelf6.0
2002Journeys with George MovieSelf (archive footage)6.5
2002The Bush White House: Inside the Real West Wing MovieSelf
2001Pearl Harbor: Legacy of Attack Moviehimself6.8
2001On Common Ground MovieSelf - Commentator
1999When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: 50 Hours That Changed the World MovieSelf8.0
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997Frank Capra's American Dream MovieSelf (voice)6.3
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show TVSelf4.1
1996Nichols and May: Take Two MovieSelf6.5
1995Spin MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf6.5
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest6.5
1993Barbarians at the Gate MovieSelf6.9
1992Commercial Entertainment Product MovieSelf (archive footage)8.7
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVUnknown character5.3
1989Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt MovieSelf - News Reporter (archive footage)6.9
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf5.6
1986Mount Rushmore: The Shrine MovieNarrator (voice)
1986American Masters TVSelf7.0
1986Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R. MovieNarrator10.0
1982Late Night with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest6.2
1981Entertainment Tonight TVSelf4.3
1970NBC Nightly News TVSelf6.8
196860 Minutes TVSelf6.5
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1952Today TVSelf5.6
1947Meet the Press TVSelf4.6
TBAOff Your Duff MovieSelf

Crew (2)

YearTitleRoleRating
20071968 with Tom Brokaw MovieWriter · Writing4.5
2005The Greatest Generation TVCreator · Creator

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Questions about Tom Brokaw

What are some highlights of Tom Brokaw's career?

Tom Brokaw's career highlights include serving as the anchor of NBC Nightly News for over two decades and covering major historical events. He is also known for his documentaries and books focusing on American history.

Has Tom Brokaw won any awards?

Yes, Tom Brokaw has received numerous awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, recognizing his contributions to the field.

What was Tom Brokaw's first film or television role?

Tom Brokaw began his career in television as a reporter for NBC in the 1960s. His first significant role was as a correspondent for the network's coverage of the Vietnam War.

What are some of Tom Brokaw's most successful projects?

Some of Tom Brokaw's most successful projects include his tenure on NBC Nightly News and his book 'The Greatest Generation,' which became a bestseller and sparked a national conversation about the experiences of World War II veterans.

What can you tell me about Tom Brokaw's personal life?

Tom Brokaw is married to Meredith Lynn Vieira, and they have three children together. He has been open about his battle with cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2013.

What is Tom Brokaw's estimated net worth?

Tom Brokaw's estimated net worth is around $70 million, largely due to his successful career in journalism and various writing projects.

What are some key milestones in Tom Brokaw's filmography?

Key milestones in Tom Brokaw's filmography include his role as anchor of NBC Nightly News and his participation in various documentaries, including those focusing on American history and significant events of the 20th century.

Has Tom Brokaw written any notable books?

Yes, Tom Brokaw is the author of several notable books, including 'The Greatest Generation,' 'Boom!' and 'A Lucky Life Interrupted,' which discuss American history and his personal experiences.