Lester Holts Biography, Age, Family, Height, Marriage, children, Salary, Net Worth, Wiki, Education, Career

Lester Holts Biography

Lester Don Holt Jr. popularly known as Lester Holts is an American journalist working at NBC News as a newscaster for NBC Night News and Dateline News. After moderating the 2016 presidential debate, he gained fame and influence, an event that many columnists praised in the states. Lester is an influential American journalist with vast experience and skills to keep fans interested in his coverage. He is renowned for the firm stand, comprehensive news coverage and enormous connection and influence in mass media in the United States.

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Lester Holts Birthday and Age

Lester was born on March 8, 1959, in Hamilton Air Force Base, California in the United States. He is 61 years of age as of January 2020. He will be 62 years on March 18 20121. His birth sign is Leo. Holts marks his birthday celebrations every March 8 in a colourful ceremony alongside his family, relatives and friends. He loves bashing and getting new gifts from loved ones on such vital occasions.

Lester Holts Family

Lester was born and raised by both parents in Hamilton Air Force Base, California in the United States. He is a handsome son to Lester Don Holt Sr. the father and June DeRozario the mother. His father worked as an Airforce Technician while his mother was a homemaker. He has three siblings whose details are currently under review by our teams. His maternal grandfather, Catnute DeRozario originates from an Indo-Jamaican father with origin traced to Calcutta, India, with a Jamaican Mother. His maternal grandmother, May was a Jamaican nationality who was raised in New York. Holts holds an American nationality; citizenship and he is of black race with mixed ethnicity.

Lester Holts Height and Weight

Lester is a handsome man blessed with a well-built body. His body measurements including chest, waist and hip size, are 42-32-41 inches respectively. Holts has a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.89m) and weighs 157lbs (72 Kg). However, details about his shoe size are not accessible. Holts dazzling look is complemented by a brown skin, black eyes and har that makes him unique and attractive to many of his fans. He has a good and strong male sound that keeps many female fans enticed by his news anchoring.

Lester Holts Marriage

Holts is a married man as of 2021 database records. He is married to his longtime friend, fiancée and companion Carol Hagen. The two lover birds dated for a sometime before engaging and wading in 1982 in a church’s colourful ceremony.  Holts is one of the few celebrities that have enjoyed successful marital life. No data links the influential journalist to marital scandals, misunderstanding and divorce claims. He is a responsible, caring and loving man to his family.

Lester Holts Children

The marriage of Holts and Carol is blessed with two children, Stefan Holts and Cameron Holts. Stefan is a journalist working at WNBC-TV as a newscaster and reporter. Holts lives in Manhattan, New York in the United States with his family.

Lester Holts Salary

Lester is one of the highest-paid male journalists in the United States. He is approximated to earn $10 million annually from his journalism career. He has not complained about his salary or compensation from his employer.

Lester Holts Net Worth

Lester is one of the richest and influential journalists in the United States. He is approximated to have a net worth of $35 million as of 2020 including his earnings, assets and investments. Holts derives his wealth mainly from his journalism career alongside other investments. He owns expensive houses, drives quality cars and lives a luxurious lifestyle admirable to many. His successful life is a great inspiration to many young ones in the world.

Lester Holts Wiki/Facts

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Lester Holts
  • Full Name: Lester Don Holts Jr.
  • Famous as: Lester Holts
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 62 years
  • Place of Birth: March 8, 1959
  • Date of Birth: Hamilton Air Force Base, California in the United States
  • Birth Sign: Leo
  • Nationality: American
  • Citizenship: American
  • Ethnicity: Mixed
  • Race: Black
  • Father: Lester Don Holts Sr.
  • Mother: June DeRozario
  • Brothers: Not Known
  • Sisters: Not Known
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Body Measurements: 42-32-41 inches
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.89m)
  • Weight: 157lbs (72 Kg)
  • Shoe Size: Not Known
  • Skin Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse: Carol Hagen
  • Children: Two; Stefan Holts and Cameron Holts
  • Education: The University of California, in Sacramento
  • Profession: Government (Incomplete Degree)
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Salary: $10 million annually
  • Net Worth: $35 million

Lester Holts Education

Lester acquired his education in California, United States. After his elementary education, Holts joined Cordova High School, in Rancho, California. Later he joined the University of California, in Sacramento where he studied Government although he failed to graduate after securing employment with KCBS Radio as a news broadcaster and host.

Lester Holts Career

Lester commenced his journalism career as a teenager while at High School. He would use a public address to make announcements and reports on various happenings. He joined KCRA TV on internship program during his secondary education to enhance his journalism career.

In 1981, Holts secured employment with CBS Television as a newscaster and general assignment reporter. He reported on significant terrorist attacks in Somalia, Haiti, and Iraq attacks. Holts was the only man who could concentrate for long and remained active during long working hours hence nicknamed, Iron Pants.

In 2003, Holts was made a substitute newscaster for the NBC Night News Edition and the program Weekend Today. He also covered the 2008 Olympics. Holts hosted Deadline on ID, an investigative show on the Investigation Discovery.

Besides journalism career, Holts is a renowned actor. 1n 1993, he was featured in the film The Fugitive, a sequel to the U.S. Marshall. He was also starred in one episode; Law and Order: Special Victim Unit, Due South, and Warehouse television series. He also acted in Cleveland, Sandwich Day, Making Music Magazine, the Mystery of the Crystal Skulls Documentary.

After moderating the 2016 presidential debate, he gained fame and influence, an event that many columnists praised in the states. Lester is one of the influential American journalists with vast experience and skills to keep fans interested in his coverage.

Lester Holts Contacts

Lester has hidden his telephone line and cell phone numbers for security reasons. However, he interacts with fans on the social platforms highlighted below.

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Frequently asked questions about Lester Holts

Who is Lester Holts?

Lester Don Holt Jr. popularly known as Lester Holts is n American journalist working at NBC News as a newscaster for NBC Night News and Dateline News. After moderating the 2016 presidential debate, he gained fame and influence, an event that many columnists praised in the states.

How old is Lester Holts?

Lester was born on March 8, 1959, in Hamilton Air Force Base, California in the United States. He is 61 years of age as of January 2020. He will be 62 years on March 18 20121. His birth sign is Leo.

How tall is Lester Holts?

Holts has a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.89m) and weighs 157lbs (72 Kg). His body measurements including chest, waist and hip size, are 42-32-41 inches respectively. However, details about his shoe size are not accessible.

Is Lester Holts married or single?

He is married to his longtime friend, fiancée and companion Carol Hagen and the couple has two children, Stefan Holts and Cameron Holts.

How much is Lester Holts salary?

Lester is one of the highest-paid male journalists in the United States. He is approximated to earn $10 million annually from his journalism career.

How much is Lester Holts net worth?

Holts is approximated to have a net worth of $35 million as of 2020 including his earnings, assets and investments. He derives his wealth mainly from his journalism career alongside other investments.

Is Lester Holts alive or dead?

Holts is alive and in a good state of health. No info links the influential journalist to ailment, death or life threats.

Where does Lester Holts reside?

Holts lives in Manhattan, New York in the United States with his family. However, details about his residential address and house pictures are not available for safety reasons.

Where is Lester Holts nowadays?

Lester is still active in his journalism career. He has not resigned or retired from active service. He is working at NBC News as a newscaster for NBC Night News and Dateline News.

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