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American television broadcaster and meteorologist Al Roker was born on August 20, 1954, in Queens, NY. Al graduated from Xavier High School in New York City and from State University of New York College at Oswego with a degree in communications. He worked in television around Cleveland and New York before he became a weatherman on "News 4 New York," working there from 1983 to 1995. Al is most known as the meteorologist for NBC's "Today" with his famous catch phrase '...and here's what's happening in your neck of the woods.' He has also lent his voice to the films "Wholey Moses" and "Robots" and the animated TV series "Superman" and "Cyberchase." Al married fellow journalist Deborah Roberts on Sept. 16, 1995 and he is a cousin of "The Jeffersons" star Roxie Roker and her son singer Lenny Kravitz.
New York native Al Roker double majored in graphic design and broadcast journalism at State University of New York at Oswego. After graduating, he found work as a weatherman at WNBC in New York City, and would continue to work in meteorology for years to come. He began working as the weatherman for Weekend Today, and eventually began filling in for Today Show weatherman Willard Scott on occasion. In 1996, Scott announced that he would be going into semi-retirement, and Roker's position on the Today Show became much more prominent, making him a familiar name and face to millions of Americans. In 2001, Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost 100 lbs. off his 300 lb.-plus frame, and spoke publicly about his decision, hoping to spread awareness about just when and how the operation should be considered. Roker also explored other areas of journalism, hosting the series Al Roker Investigates, as well as the travel series Going Places. Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

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