Bryant Gumbel is a retired American television journalist and sportscaster best known for his 15 years of co-hosting NBC’s show Today.
Bryant Gumbel Biography
| Full Name | Bryant Charles Gumbel |
| Nickname | Bryant Gumbel |
| Profession | TV host, sportscaster |
| Date of Birth | 29 September 1948 |
| Age | 77 year old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Jewish |
Education Qualification
| School | De La sale Institute in Chicago |
| College | Bates College |
| Education Qualification | Degree in Russian history |
Bryant Gumbel Age
Bryant Gumbel was born on 29 September 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He is 77 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Libra.
Bryant Gumbel Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | June Baranco (m. 1973, div. 2001) Hilary Quinlan (m. 2002) |
| Children | Son – Bradley Daughter – Jillian |
Bryant Gumbel Family
| Father’s Name | Richard Dunbar Gumble (a judge) |
| Mother’s Name | Rhea Alice (a city cerk) |
| Brother’s Name | Greg Gumbel (older) |
| Sister’s Name | Two sisters |
Career
| Debut | He started his career as a clerk in 1971 |
| Awards | 4 – Emmy Awards Martin Luther King Award International Journalism Award Trumpet Award, and other |
Bryant Gumbel Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 176 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Bryant Gumbel Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $25 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $6 million (annual) |
| Income Source | Salary, investment, etc |
Some Lesser Facts About Bryant Gumbel
- Bryant Gumbel was born and raised by Rhea Alice and Richard Dunbar Gumbel in New Orleans.
- He was one of the four siblings, including two sisters and an older brother, Greg Gamble.
- While growing up on the South Side of the city, he attended and graduated from De La Salle Institute, Chicago.
- Bryant Gumbel graduated from Bates College in 1970 with a degree in Russian history.
- His paternal great-grandfather was a German-Jewish emigrant from the village of Albisheim.
- He began his television career in 1954, when he was made a sportscaster for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles.
- NBC hired him to host their NFL pre-game show, and he later worked for the NFL Network.
- Bryant Gumbel was once the replacement for Tom Brokaw on NBC.
- He was married to his first wife, June Baranco, from 1973 to 2001, and has a son named Bradley and a daughter, Jillian.
- Bryant Gumbel served as a very last-minute substitute for June Pauley in August 1981.
- In 2009, he had surgery to remove a malignant tumor near his lungs.
- In the spring and summer of 2010, he served as a special guest moderator of ABC’s The View.
- In 2015, he hosted the first-ever live television brain surgery during a two-hour National Geographic special.
FAQ:
How old is Bryant Gumbel?
As of 2025, Bryant Gumbel is 77 years old.
Who is Bryant Gumbel’s wife?
Since 2002, Bryant Gumbel is married to Hilary Quinlan.
What is Bryant Gumbel’s net worth?
As of 2025, Bryant Gumbel’s estimated net worth is $25 million.
What ethnicity is Bryan Bumble?
African-American.