Al Roker American Journalist Born 1954 in Queens
Al Roker · actor and writer · American
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Biography
Al Roker is an American journalist born on 20 August 1954 in Queens. He is known for Men in Black (1997) and The Big Year (2011).
Early life
He studied at State University of New York at Oswego (Bachelor of Arts, communication) and Xavier High School.
Career
In the 2010s, he appeared in Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design (2019). The 2020s brought Good Burger 2 (2023).
In all, 6 films appear in his credits from 1997 to 2023. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (3), followed by buddy (2). Men in Black (1997) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $589 million. Rick Fox appears in three of his listed titles, including Morning Show Mystery: Mortal Mishaps (2018) and Morning Show Mystery: Murder on the Menu (2018). Today is listed among his notable work.
Recognition
His awards include a Daytime Emmy Award. Further recognition came with an Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award (1991) and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism (2021). Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Personal life
He has been married to Deborah Roberts since 1995. He has 3 children on record.
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good Burger 2 | Film | |
| 2019 | Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design | Film | |
| 2018 | Morning Show Mystery: Mortal Mishaps | Film | |
| 2018 | Morning Show Mystery: Murder on the Menu | Film | |
| 2011 | The Big Year | Film | |
| 1997 | Men in Black | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism | Won | |
| 1991 | Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award | Won | |
| Daytime Emmy Award | Won |
Al Roker on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.1M @alroker
- Engagement rate
- 0.30% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 3,173
- Average comments
- 47 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Al Roker Photos
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Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Al Roker?
Al Roker is 72 years old, born on 20 August 1954 in Queens.
What is Al Roker known for?
Al Roker is known for Men in Black (1997) and The Big Year (2011).
What is Al Roker’s nationality?
Al Roker is American, born in Queens.
Who is Al Roker married to?
Al Roker is married to Deborah Roberts; they married in 1995.
Has Al Roker won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q3240869), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0
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