Who is Allison Williams’ Dad – Brian Williams (October 2024)

Gloria WardenJune 10, 2024139 Views

Like his daughter, Allison Williams, Brian Williams is a well-known celebrity in the entertainment industry. Brian is an American retired journalist and television news anchor. He is famous for his appearances as an anchor and managing editor on NBC Nightly News.

Brian is also known for appearing in MSNBC’s political news show, The 11th Hour. His journalistic excellence has guided millions through the most pivotal moments in recent history.

Along with his popularity, Brian also had to face controversies, like being suspended by NBC News for six months for misinterpreting events while covering the Iraq War in 2003. Keep reading the article to learn everything about Brian Williams, including his early life, education, career, net worth, and personal life.

Things to Know

A Quick Info About Brian Williams

Full name	Brian Douglas Williams
Professional name	Brian Williams
Date of Birth	5 May 1959
Age	65 years
Birthplace	Ridgewood, New Jersey, US
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Irish
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Religion	Christian
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Jane Stoddard Williams (1986-present)
Profession	Journalist, News Anchor
Net Worth	$50 million

Early Life, Family, and Education

Father’s name	Gordon Lewis Williams
Mother’s name	Dorothy May
Siblings	3

Brian Douglas Williams, professionally known as Brian Williams, was born on 5 May 1959 in Ridgewood, New Jersey. His mother is Dorothy May, and his father is Gordon Lewis Williams, an executive vice president of the National Retail Merchant Association, New York.

Brian has three elder siblings. He was raised in a loud Catholic home of primarily Irish descent in Elmira, New York.

Educational Background

School name	Mater Dei High School
University name	Brookdale Community College
University name	George Washington University
Qualifications	Not known

Brian did his homeschooling in Middletown Township, New Jersey. Then, he attended a Roman Catholic high school, Mater Dei High School, in the New Monmouth section of Middletown.

Brian was a volunteer firefighter for three years when he was studying in high school. He was also an editorial editor for the school newspaper. After graduating from high school, Brian attended Brookdale Community College.

Later, he was transferred to George Washington University. Unfortunately, he didn’t earn a degree, but he did get the opportunity to work in the White House Press Office.

Brian Williams’ Height, Weight and Body Stats

Height in m	1.85 m
Height in cm	185 cm
Height in inches	6 Feet 1 inches
Weight in Kg	81 Kg
Weight in pounds	179 pounds
Hair colour	Light Brown
Eye colour	Hazel

Career

Brian Williams’ early works include broadcasting in 1981 at KOAM-TV in Pittsburg, Kansas. In 1987, he held a position at WCBS in New York City, covering numerous renowned events, including the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Persian Gulf War.

His incredible journalism work helped him join NBC News as an anchor in 1993. He was anchoring the show Weekend Nightly News. At that time, Brian reported major events like Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the Iraq War in 2003.

Due to his excellent reporting and in-depth analysis, the program earned numerous awards, including the prestigious Peabody Award, and made Brian one of the most recognized figures in American television journalism.

In 2015, his career took a dramatic turn when it was revealed that he had misinterpreted the details while covering the Iraq War. He falsely claimed that a rocket-propelled grenade had hit a helicopter he was riding in.

It led to a six-month suspension from NBC News. Despite the setback, the journalist made a successful return in 2016 as the chief anchor of MSNBC. He hosted a political commentary program, The 11th Hour, where he covered events like the 2016 presidential election and the Trump administration.

In November 2021, Brian announced that he would leave MSNBC and NBC News after his contract ended.

Brian Williams’ Net Worth

With his journalism career and other business ventures, Brian has generated a significant amount of net worth of around $50 million.

Who is Brian Williams’ Wife?

The journalist is married to a television producer, Jane Gillan Stoddard. On 7 June 1986, the pair tied the knot at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, Connecticut. Stoddard is a freelance television producer and a former executive producer of Panorama in Washington on WTTG-TV.

Brian and Stoddard have a beautiful daughter, Allison Williams, a famous American actress, and Doug Williams, the late-night anchor of Geico SportsNite on SportsNet New York.