Age, Biography and Wiki
Keir Simmons (Keir Hardie Brennan-Simmons) was born on 22 February, 1972 in Greenwich, London, England, is an English journalist. Discover Keir Simmons'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 52 years old?
| Popular As |
Keir Hardie Brennan-Simmons |
| Occupation |
Journalist |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
22 February, 1972 |
| Birthday |
22 February |
| Birthplace |
Greenwich, London, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Journalist with the age 52 years old group.
Keir Simmons Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Keir Simmons height not available right now. We will update Keir Simmons's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Keir Simmons's Wife?
His wife is Jessica Binns (m. 2012)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jessica Binns (m. 2012) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Keir Simmons Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Keir Simmons worth at the age of 52 years old? Keir Simmons’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Keir Simmons's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Journalist |
Keir Simmons Social Network
Timeline
Keir Hardie Brennan-Simmons (born 22 February 1972) is an English journalist.
Simmons then moved into radio, joining ITN as a reporter for UK's Independent Radio News (IRN) in 1996, before becoming a general reporter on its ITV News service in 1998.
In 2003, he was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award.
While at ITV, Simmons reported on major domestic and international stories including the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko and the Virginia Tech shooting.
He was one of the first journalists to cover the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
In 2010, Simmons was the first to report that the UK government was paying millions of pounds in compensation to former prisoners of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
On 30 September 2010 ITV News announced that Simmons would be appointed as the new UK Editor.
In 2011, Simmons led ITV's coverage of the News International phone hacking scandal, breaking stories which included news of the arrest of key figures and the resignation of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Paul Stephenson
While working as a reporter for ITV News, Simmons occasionally made on-air appearances on Sky News, 5 News, and ITV London's London Tonight. In September and October 2011, he guest presented on ITV Breakfast program Daybreak.
From August 2012 until December 2018, Simmons was a foreign correspondent for NBC News.
Previously, he was the UK editor for ITN's ITV News.
Simmons was born in London, England and grew up in Bristol.
He was educated at Wellsway School, a state comprehensive school in the town of Keynsham in Somerset and St Brendans College, a state Catholic school, followed by Goldsmiths College, a constituent college of the University of London, where he earned a bachelor's degree.
Simmons's first job in journalism was as a court reporter covering murders and scandals in London at the Old Bailey.
On 27 August 2012 Simmons left ITN to join NBC News as a London-based foreign correspondent.
He reported for all platforms of NBC News, including Today, Nightly News, MSNBC, and NBCNews.com.
In July 2016 he was nominated for an Emmy Award in the category 'Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a News Magazine' for his contribution to a Dateline NBC special 'Terror in Paris'.
In July 2017 he was nominated for an Emmy Award in the category 'Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a News Magazine' for his contribution to a TODAY Show special 'Terror in Brussels'.
He has been the chief international correspondent for the NBC morning show Today since December 2018.
He also appears regularly on the evening broadcast NBC Nightly News, and fills in as an anchor on MSNBC.
In December 2018, Simmons was named Senior International Correspondent for The Today Show on NBC News.
He appears regularly on NBC Nightly News and as a fill-in anchor on MSNBC.
Keir Simmons interviewed Vladimir Putin in person in Moscow on 11 June 2021.
Keir Simmons interviewed the Japanese Prime Minister in person in Tokyo in July 2021.
Keir Simmons reported on the death of Queen Elizabeth on 8 September 2022, standing in the rain outside Buckingham Palace.
On 28 February 2023 NBC published a report by Simmons from Sevastopol, Crimea.
Simmons said he travelled to Crimea by train from Moscow on the Kerch Bridge.
Visiting Crimea from Russia is illegal under Ukrainian law and Ukrainian authorities said they were investigating the circumstances of the illegal visit.
In response to the visit, Simmons was added to the Myrotvorets list of 'Enemies of Ukraine'.
