Brian Williams
Brian Williams, a veteran news anchor and host, left NBC News and MSNBC after a successful 28-year career.
Journalist
May 5, 1959
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Brian Williams, an American journalist, is widely recognized for his role as an anchor and managing editor for NBC Nightly News. He garnered global attention for his reporting during Hurricane Katrina and the Iraq War. Additionally, Williams has moderated several presidential debates and covered significant events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He also hosted The 11th Hour with Brian Williams on MSNBC. In 2021, he announced his departure from NBC, concluding a 28-year tenure with the network.