Lester Holt

Lester Holt is an award-winning journalist and anchor of 'NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt,' the #1 newscast in America.

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Profession :

Journalist

Birthday :

March 8, 1959

Star Sign :

Pisces

Age :

66

Birthplace :

California

Lester Holt, an acclaimed journalist, is the anchor of “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt,” the network’s leading broadcast and America’s top-rated newscast. He also anchors “Dateline NBC” and hosts “Nightly News: Kids Edition.” Holt made history as the first Black individual to solo anchor a weekday network nightly newscast and is widely regarded as America’s “most-trusted television news personality.” His other notable work includes hosting “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” anchoring NBC News Special Reports, such as Donald J. Trump’s impeachment trial and George H.W. Bush’s funeral. Additionally, Holt is a licensed pilot and a strong advocate for promoting STEM education.