Brian Williams
American journalist and television news anchor
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| October 2024 | Williams was announced as the host for Election Night coverage for Amazon. |
| October 2024 | Williams was announced as the host for Election Night coverage for Amazon. |
| 2022 | Williams hosted his final episode of The 11th Hour at the end of his contract. |
| 2022 | Williams hosted his final episode of The 11th Hour at the end of his contract. |
| December 9 2021 | Brian Williams hosted his final episode of The 11th Hour on December 9, 2021, concluding five years in that role and 28 years with the company. |
| December 9 2021 | Brian Williams hosted his final episode of The 11th Hour on December 9, 2021, concluding five years in that role and 28 years with the company. |
| November 9 2021 | On November 9, 2021, Williams announced his departure from NBC News and MSNBC on The 11th Hour, stating he would leave at the expiration of his contract the following month. |
| November 9 2021 | On November 9, 2021, Williams announced his departure from NBC News and MSNBC on The 11th Hour, stating he would leave at the expiration of his contract the following month. |
| 2020 | As part of his chief anchor duties, Brian Williams led the network's coverage of the 2020 United States presidential election alongside co-anchors Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid. |
| 2020 | As part of his chief anchor duties, Brian Williams led the network's coverage of the 2020 United States presidential election alongside co-anchors Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid. |
| April 7 2017 | Williams referred to missile strike footage as 'beautiful pictures' during a broadcast, which led to widespread criticism across news organizations and social media. |
| April 7 2017 | Williams referred to missile strike footage as 'beautiful pictures' during a broadcast, which led to widespread criticism across news organizations and social media. |
| September 2016 | Williams became the host of MSNBC's political news show, The 11th Hour. |
| September 2016 | Williams became the host of MSNBC's political news show, The 11th Hour. |
| January 2016 | In January 2016, Williams took on the additional role of chief elections anchor for MSNBC, debuting during the coverage of the 2016 Iowa caucuses. |
| January 2016 | In January 2016, Williams took on the additional role of chief elections anchor for MSNBC, debuting during the coverage of the 2016 Iowa caucuses. |
| 2015 | Brian Williams resigned from the board of directors of the Medal of Honor Foundation days after his suspension from NBC for lying. |
| 2015 | Brian Williams resigned from the board of directors of the Medal of Honor Foundation days after his suspension from NBC for lying. |
| September 2015 | Brian Williams returned to the air as MSNBC's chief anchor in September 2015. |
| September 2015 | Brian Williams returned to the air as MSNBC's chief anchor in September 2015. |
| June 18 2015 | Brian Williams was demoted to breaking news anchor for MSNBC after serving a six-month suspension for lying about his Iraq War experiences. |
| June 18 2015 | Brian Williams was demoted to breaking news anchor for MSNBC after serving a six-month suspension for lying about his Iraq War experiences. |
| February 10 2015 | NBC News President Deborah Turness suspended Brian Williams without pay for six months due to his misrepresentation of events concerning the Iraq War. |
| February 10 2015 | NBC News President Deborah Turness suspended Brian Williams without pay for six months due to his misrepresentation of events concerning the Iraq War. |
| February 4 2015 | Brian Williams apologized for his previously stated Iraq War story, admitting that he had misrepresented the incident after scrutiny from fellow veterans and crew members. |
| February 4 2015 | Brian Williams apologized for his previously stated Iraq War story, admitting that he had misrepresented the incident after scrutiny from fellow veterans and crew members. |
| January 30 2015 | Williams broadcast a story where he claimed to have been flying in a military helicopter that was forced down after being hit by an RPG during the Iraq War. |
| January 30 2015 | Williams broadcast a story where he claimed to have been flying in a military helicopter that was forced down after being hit by an RPG during the Iraq War. |
| 2014 | Williams received an Emmy Award for his participation in NBC Nightly News' coverage of a deadly series of tornadoes in Oklahoma, which also earned the duPont-Columbia University Award. |
| 2014 | Williams received an Emmy Award for his participation in NBC Nightly News' coverage of a deadly series of tornadoes in Oklahoma, which also earned the duPont-Columbia University Award. |
| 2013 | Williams received an Emmy Award for his work as one of the executive producers and editors of a documentary on the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. |
| 2013 | Brian Williams served as the commencement speaker for Elon University's graduating class, which included his son Douglas. |
| 2013 | Brian Williams voiced himself in the 'Family Guy' episode titled 'Space Cadet' in 2013. |
| 2013 | Brian Williams appeared as himself in the show 'The Soup' in 2013. |
| 2013 | Brian Williams voiced himself in the 'Family Guy' episode titled 'Space Cadet' in 2013. |
| 2013 | Brian Williams appeared as himself in the show 'The Soup' in 2013. |
| 2013 | Brian Williams served as the commencement speaker for Elon University's graduating class, which included his son Douglas. |
| 2013 | Williams received an Emmy Award for his work as one of the executive producers and editors of a documentary on the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. |
| June 21 2013 | The last episode of Rock Center with Brian Williams aired. |
| June 21 2013 | The last episode of Rock Center with Brian Williams aired. |
| May 10 2013 | NBC announced the cancellation of Rock Center with Brian Williams due to low ratings and difficulties in finding a permanent time slot for the program. |
| May 10 2013 | NBC announced the cancellation of Rock Center with Brian Williams due to low ratings and difficulties in finding a permanent time slot for the program. |
| 2012 | Brian Williams received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from George Washington University. |
| 2012 | Brian Williams spoke at the George Washington University commencement on the National Mall. |
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