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Bill Geist was born on 10 May, 1945 in Champaign, Illinois, U.S., is an American journalist, author and columnist. Discover Bill Geist's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

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Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 10 May, 1945
Birthday 10 May
Birthplace Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Children Willie Geist Libby Geist Wildes

Bill Geist Net Worth

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William Geist is an American retired author, columnist, and television journalist.

1945

Geist was born on May 10, 1945, in Champaign, Illinois.

He served in the United States Army as a combat photographer with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

1968

He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a BA in Communications (1968), and the University of Missouri, graduating with an MA in Communications (1971).

1970

Geist and his wife Jody, who were married in June 1970, live in New York City and have two children: Willie Geist, a television personality on NBC and MSNBC; and Libby Geist Wildes, a documentary film producer at ESPN.

1972

Geist began his career in 1972 when he joined the Chicago Tribune's Suburban Trib subsidiary, where he worked as a reporter and columnist until 1980.

1980

From 1980 until 1987, he was a columnist for The New York Times; his "About New York" column appeared twice a week.

1987

In August 1987, he joined CBS as a correspondent, where he contributed to CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes II and CBS Sports.

He appeared regularly on CBS Sunday Morning hosted by Charles Kuralt and Charles Osgood, where he offered the Everyman's perspective on American pop culture and current events.

1992

Geist won an Emmy Award in 1992 and 2005.

2005

In 2005, he was the commencement speaker at the University of Illinois.

2011

In 2011, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2012

On July 1, 2012, Geist confirmed on CBS Sunday Morning that he has Parkinson's disease.

2018

He announced his retirement on the program on September 16, 2018.

Geist is the bestselling author of a number of books, including:

On September 16, 2018, Geist announced his retirement on CBS Sunday Morning.