Journalist. Born in Buffalo, New York, he is best remembered for hosting NBC television's "Meet the Press" from 1991 until his death. He concurrently served as political analyst for "NBC Nightly News" and the "Today" Program, and hosted the "Tim Russert" program, interviewing prominent guests on MSNBC. Prior to those shows he was the the Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News. He frequently appeared on other NBC News programs and co-hosted the network's presidential Election Night coverage. In 2005, he was awarded an Emmy for his role in the coverage of the funeral of President Ronald Reagan, and was the recipient of the Golden Plate Award of the Academy of Achievement. His Election 2000 "Meet the Press" interviews with Presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore won the Radio and Television Correspondents' highest honor, the Joan S. Barone Award and the Annenberg Center's Walter Cronkite Award. In 2008, he was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Journalist. Born in Buffalo, New York, he is best remembered for hosting NBC television's "Meet the Press" from 1991 until his death. He concurrently served as political analyst for "NBC Nightly News" and the "Today" Program, and hosted the "Tim Russert" program, interviewing prominent guests on MSNBC. Prior to those shows he was the the Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News. He frequently appeared on other NBC News programs and co-hosted the network's presidential Election Night coverage. In 2005, he was awarded an Emmy for his role in the coverage of the funeral of President Ronald Reagan, and was the recipient of the Golden Plate Award of the Academy of Achievement. His Election 2000 "Meet the Press" interviews with Presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore won the Radio and Television Correspondents' highest honor, the Joan S. Barone Award and the Annenberg Center's Walter Cronkite Award. In 2008, he was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Bio by: Fred Beisser
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